# NTSB Accident DEN00FA086
> **Smith, Ted Aerostar AEROSTAR 601** · 2000-04-30 · ESTES PARK, CO, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DEN00FA086
- **Event ID:** 20001212X20795
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-04-30
- **Location:** ESTES PARK, CO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.369846, -105.520881
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Smith, Ted Aerostar
- **Model:** AEROSTAR 601
- **Registration:** N7421S
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

A descent below the surrounding terrain, by the pilot, in IMC conditions.  Factors were high mountainous terrain, clouds, inaccurate weather evaluation by the pilot, and the pilot's flight into IMC conditions.

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