# NTSB Accident CHI00FA284
> **Beech K35** · 2000-09-02 · MANITOWISH WATR, WI, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI00FA284
- **Event ID:** 20001212X21914
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-09-02
- **Location:** MANITOWISH WATR, WI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 46.129776, -89.880493
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 2
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 5
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Beech
- **Model:** K35
- **Registration:** N3076C
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

the pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the trees during an approach on a dark, low overcast night, the pilot's improper use of an IFR procedure without clearance, and the pilot's improper in-flight decision to attempt an IFR approach without clearance.  Factors were the local weather being below published minimums, the trees, and the dark night.

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