# NTSB Accident NYC97FA057
> **Beech E-18S** · 1997-03-06 · MABIE, WV, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC97FA057
- **Event ID:** 20001208X07612
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-03-06
- **Location:** MABIE, WV, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Beech
- **Model:** E-18S
- **Registration:** N54BT
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's disregard of the preflight weather briefing for severe weather along his route of flight, and his departure into the known and forecasted severe weather.  A factor in the accident was the inadequate FAA oversight of the operator, which fostered an attitude of rule bending.

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