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Aviation accident ANC04FA063

1 fatal · BEECH C-45H · 2004-06-14 · Kodiak, AK, USA

Event

NTSB number
ANC04FA063
Event ID
20040623X00853
Type
Accident
Date
2004-06-14
Location
Kodiak, AK, USA
Coordinates
57.761665, -152.303054

Injuries

Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1

Aircraft

Make
BEECH
Model
C-45H
Registration
N401CK
FAR Part
135
Engines
2
Damage
DEST

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
IMC

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to follow proper IFR procedures by not adhering to the published missed approach procedures, which resulted in an in-flight collision with tree-covered terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were a low ceiling, fog, rain, and the insufficient operating standards of company management by allowing unauthorized single pilot instrument flight operations. Additional factors were the pilot's impairment from cocaine, alcohol, and over the counter cold medication, and the FAA's inadequate medical certification of the pilot and follow-up of his known substance abuse problems.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
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