# NTSB Accident SEA99FA146
> **Republic RC-3** · 1999-08-23 · CHIMACUM, WA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA99FA146
- **Event ID:** 20001212X19642
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1999-08-23
- **Location:** CHIMACUM, WA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 47.969696, -122.779426
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Republic
- **Model:** RC-3
- **Registration:** N6070K
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The inadequate visual lookout by both the pilot-in-command and second pilot, and the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain sufficient flying speed to prevent a stall condition.  Contributing factors were the transmission lines, gusty wind conditions, and the pilot-in-command's lack of total experience in type of aircraft.

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