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Aviation accident CHI99FA072

3 fatal · Beech 95-C55 · 1999-01-22 · PELLSTON, MI, USA

Event

NTSB number
CHI99FA072
Event ID
20001204X00016
Type
Accident
Date
1999-01-22
Location
PELLSTON, MI, USA
Coordinates
45.5503, -84.78054

Injuries

Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
3
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
3

Aircraft

Make
Beech
Model
95-C55
Registration
N4920M
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
DEST

Conditions

Light
NDRK
Weather
IMC

Probable cause

the pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude/clearance on the approach and his flight into known icing conditions. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot flying with known equipment deficiencies, the pilot's physical impairment (alcohol), the icing conditions, and the trees.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
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