4 fatal · FAIRCHILD SA-226T · 1993-05-26 · SANTA FE, NM, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW93FA165
Event ID
20001211X12384
Type
Accident
Date
1993-05-26
Location
SANTA FE, NM, USA
Coordinates
35.740081, -105.859008
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
4
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
FAIRCHILD
Model
SA-226T
Registration
N241DT
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S POORLY PLANNED CIRCLING APPROACH, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE DARK NIGHT AND A LACK OF VISUAL REFERENCE.