# NTSB Accident FTW97FA295
> **LANCAIR 320** · 1997-07-31 · DILLON, CO, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW97FA295
- **Event ID:** 20001208X08362
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-07-31
- **Location:** DILLON, CO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.620006, -106.030227
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** LANCAIR
- **Model:** 320
- **Registration:** N360GB
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) conditions, and failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from terrain.  Factors relating to the accident were:  low ceiling, rain, and high/mountainous terrain.

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