# NTSB Accident DEN05FA012
> **Beech F35** · 2004-10-21 · Chester, AR, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DEN05FA012
- **Event ID:** 20041027X01706
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-10-21
- **Location:** Chester, AR, USA
- **Coordinates:** 35.683334, -94.250274
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Beech
- **Model:** F35
- **Registration:** N3889B
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's inadequate planning/decision which resulted in VFR flight into IMC, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance.  Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to follow the briefing recommendation, fog, mist, and observation.

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