Aviation accident FTW97FA067

6 fatal · Beech A36 · 1996-12-21 · CHACON, NM, USA

Event

NTSB number: FTW97FA067
Event ID: 20001208X07152
Type: Accident
Date: 1996-12-21
Location: CHACON, NM, USA

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 6
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 6

Aircraft

Make: Beech
Model: A36
Registration: N3869A
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain altitude and clearance from the high, mountainous terrain. Factors were; high wind, turbulence, and mountain wave conditions.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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