SERS · FAIRCHILD SA227-AC · 1990-01-15 · ELKO, NV, USA
Event
NTSB number
DEN90FA042
Event ID
20001212X22403
Type
Accident
Date
1990-01-15
Location
ELKO, NV, USA
Coordinates
40.949726, -115.790046
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
4
Minor
9
Uninjured
3
Total aboard
16
Aircraft
Make
FAIRCHILD
Model
SA227-AC
Registration
N2721M
FAR Part
135
Engines
2
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
IMPROPER IFR PROCEDURE BY THE CAPTAIN, AND INADEQUATE MONITORING OF THE APPROACH BY THE FIRST OFFICER, WHICH RESULTED IN A FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE DURING THE APPROACH. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE TERRAIN AND WEATHER CONDITIONS AT THE ACCIDENT SITE.