Aviation accident SEA04FA166

2 fatal · BEECH BE-99 · 2004-08-18 · Neihart, MT, USA

Event

NTSB number: SEA04FA166
Event ID: 20040825X01285
Type: Accident
Date: 2004-08-18
Location: Neihart, MT, USA
Coordinates: 46.977779, -110.609725

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make: BEECH
Model: BE-99
Registration: N199GL
FAR Part: 135
Engines: 2
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: NDRK
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance during cruise, which resulted in the in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. Dark night conditions and mountainous terrain were contributing factors.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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