Aviation accident CHI02LA070

2 fatal · Bellanca 17-30A · 2002-01-27 · Alexandria, MN, USA

Event

NTSB number: CHI02LA070
Event ID: 20020204X00172
Type: Accident
Date: 2002-01-27
Location: Alexandria, MN, USA
Coordinates: 45.870044, -95.36911

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 2
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: Bellanca
Model: 17-30A
Registration: N4002B
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: IMC

Probable cause

The pilot's disregard of the weather evaluation and his attempt to fly into known adverse weather without an instrument rating. Factors in the accident were the low ceiling, the low visibility, and the icing conditions.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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