Aviation accident FTW97FA092

3 fatal · Beech 95-B55 · 1997-01-28 · MAYHILL, NM, USA

Event

NTSB number: FTW97FA092
Event ID: 20001208X07278
Type: Accident
Date: 1997-01-28
Location: MAYHILL, NM, USA
Coordinates: 32.879199, -105.469604

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make: Beech
Model: 95-B55
Registration: N47SM
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 2
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: NDRK
Weather: IMC

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees and terrain. Factors were the mountainous terrain, the snow obscuring the visibility, the dark night illumination, and the pilot's fatigue.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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