1 fatal · BEECH 65-B80 · 1995-04-12 · GREAT BEND, ND, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI95FA124
Event ID
20001207X03248
Type
Accident
Date
1995-04-12
Location
GREAT BEND, ND, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
BEECH
Model
65-B80
Registration
N7057J
FAR Part
135
Engines
2
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
the pilot/mechanic's inadequate maintenance (inspection) of aircraft and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (VMC). Factors were icing conditions, deteriorated induction air ducting, and failure of a piston assembly.