4 fatal · Beech 58 · 1996-06-21 · CASTLE ROCK, CO, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW96FA267
Event ID
20001208X05957
Type
Accident
Date
1996-06-21
Location
CASTLE ROCK, CO, USA
Coordinates
39.369499, -104.850204
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
4
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
Beech
Model
58
Registration
N94ZR
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude and/or clearance from terrain, while reversing course to exit adverse weather conditions. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions (thunderstorm, low ceiling and reduced visibility), the pilot's inaccurate weather evaluation, and his inadvertent flight into known adverse weather conditions.