# NTSB Accident DEN99FA066
> **Smith, Ted Aerostar 601P** · 1999-04-23 · RUIDOSO, NM, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DEN99FA066
- **Event ID:** 20001205X00451
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1999-04-23
- **Location:** RUIDOSO, NM, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.349525, -105.680046
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Smith, Ted Aerostar
- **Model:** 601P
- **Registration:** N48MD
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reason.  A factor was the low ceiling IMC weather condition.

---
*Source: [NTSB CAROL](https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-main-public/basic-search?source=ntsb&type=event&ntsb_number=DEN99FA066) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*