# NTSB Accident DEN90FA042
> **FAIRCHILD SA227-AC** · 1990-01-15 · ELKO, NV, USA · SERS
## 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.

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