Aviation accident CHI91FA235

2 fatal · AERO COMMANDER 500B · 1991-07-31 · SILICA, KS, USA

Event

NTSB number: CHI91FA235
Event ID: 20001212X17487
Type: Accident
Date: 1991-07-31
Location: SILICA, KS, USA

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 2
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: AERO COMMANDER
Model: 500B
Registration: N904DF
FAR Part: 135
Engines: 2
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

THE FAILURE OF BOTH PILOTS TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE SEPARATION DURING FORMATION FLIGHT. RELATED FACTORS ARE OVERCONFIDENCE IN PERSONAL ABILITY AND POOR PLANNING/DECISION.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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