Aviation accident IAD03FA032

3 fatal · Cessna 421 · 2003-02-17 · Ferguson, KY, USA

Event

NTSB number: IAD03FA032
Event ID: 20030227X00263
Type: Accident
Date: 2003-02-17
Location: Ferguson, KY, USA
Coordinates: 37.073055, -84.584167

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 3
Serious: 4
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 7

Aircraft

Make: Cessna
Model: 421
Registration: N421TJ
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 2
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: NITE
Weather: IMC

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to follow the instrument approach procedure, which resulted in an early descent into trees and terrain. Factors included the low ceiling and the night lighting conditions.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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