2 fatal · Swearingen SA-26AT · 1998-07-07 · ST. GEORGE, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC98FA091
Event ID
20001211X10441
Type
Accident
Date
1998-07-07
Location
ST. GEORGE, AK, USA
Coordinates
56.569969, -169.629577
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Swearingen
Model
SA-26AT
Registration
N501FS
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
The pilot-in-command's failure to adequately monitor the instrument approach and the co-pilot's failure to intercept and maintain the proper NDB bearing on the approach. Contributing factors were the pilot-in-command's obstructed view of the NDB indicator and his overconfidence in his personal ability, the terrain (cliffs), low ceiling, and the flight crew's disregard of the minimum descent altitude.