Aviation accident CHI98FA022

3 fatal · Mooney M20K · 1997-10-24 · EMPORIA, KS, USA

Event

NTSB number: CHI98FA022
Event ID: 20001208X08958
Type: Accident
Date: 1997-10-24
Location: EMPORIA, KS, USA
Coordinates: 38.409809, -96.190864

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make: Mooney
Model: M20K
Registration: N305RJ
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: NDRK
Weather: IMC

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain an altitude above the minimum descent altitude for the approach. Factors contributing to this accident were the low ceiling, rain, and fog.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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