# NTSB Accident FTW97FA299
> **Beech 58P** · 1997-08-05 · COLORADO SPRING, CO, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW97FA299
- **Event ID:** 20001208X08608
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-08-05
- **Location:** COLORADO SPRING, CO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.890926, -104.699356
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Beech
- **Model:** 58P
- **Registration:** N258W
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

failure of the pilot to follow IFR procedures; and his failure to maintain proper altitude, while executing a missed approach from an attempted ILS approach.  Related factors included: low ceiling, rain, fog, the pilot's overconfidence in his personal ability, and inadequate service provided by the approach controller by not providing current weather and airport information.

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