3 fatal · Moravan Z242L · 2000-02-08 · ZION, IL, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI00MA066
Event ID
20001212X20469
Type
Accident
Date
2000-02-08
Location
ZION, IL, USA
Coordinates
42.449783, -87.840003
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
3
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
Moravan
Model
Z242L
Registration
N5ZA
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the other airplane. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's poor visual lookout, and the airport control tower local controller's failure to provide effective sequencing.