# NTSB Accident ANC98FA091
> **Swearingen SA-26AT** · 1998-07-07 · ST. GEORGE, AK, USA · FATL
## 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.

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