# NTSB Accident CHI97FA256
> **Beech BE-65-A90** · 1997-08-12 · ALICE, TX, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI97FA256
- **Event ID:** 20001208X08566
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-08-12
- **Location:** ALICE, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 27.750909, -98.059928
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 4
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Beech
- **Model:** BE-65-A90
- **Registration:** N41VC
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

loss of control due to the pilot's improper in-flight decision.  A factor was the improper installation of the secondary low pitch stop system by the mechanic.

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