Aviation accident NYC01FA053

3 fatal · Robinson R-44A · 2000-12-05 · SANDGAP, KY, USA

Event

NTSB number: NYC01FA053
Event ID: 20010110X00080
Type: Accident
Date: 2000-12-05
Location: SANDGAP, KY, USA
Coordinates: 37.479789, -84.090713

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 3
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 3

Aircraft

Make: Robinson
Model: R-44A
Registration: N744FC
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: NBRT
Weather: IMC

Probable cause

the pilot's improper weather evaluation, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance while operating over unlighted terrain at night. Factors were the isolated areas of fog, and night conditions.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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