# NTSB Accident FTW93FA165
> **FAIRCHILD SA-226T** · 1993-05-26 · SANTA FE, NM, USA · FATL
## 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.

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