# NTSB Accident ANC04FA021
> **Beech J35** · 2004-02-12 · Pensacola, FL, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC04FA021
- **Event ID:** 20040219X00202
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-02-12
- **Location:** Pensacola, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 30.633888, -87.368057
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Beech
- **Model:** J35
- **Registration:** N8389D
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NITE
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper decision to conduct flight that exceeded his demonstrated skills/ability.  Also causal was his failure to properly execute the instrument approach.  Contributing factors were low ceiling, fog, and the pilot's lack of the appropriate certification for the flight.

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