Aviation accident CHI00LA014

1 fatal · Howlett KR-2 · 1999-10-22 · DENISON, IA, USA

Event

NTSB number: CHI00LA014
Event ID: 20001212X19925
Type: Accident
Date: 1999-10-22
Location: DENISON, IA, USA
Coordinates: 42.010143, -95.340057

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 1

Aircraft

Make: Howlett
Model: KR-2
Registration: N7057V
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

the pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from rising terrain and the intentional low altitude flight. Factors were the known turbulence, rising terrain, and the inadequate in-flight decision to fly at low altitudes.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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