# NTSB Accident CHI05FA020
> **Beech A36** · 2004-10-30 · Downing, MO, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI05FA020
- **Event ID:** 20041103X01745
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-10-30
- **Location:** Downing, MO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.384166, -92.371391
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 3
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Beech
- **Model:** A36
- **Registration:** N55448
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NITE
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot not maintaing airplane control during cruise flight.  Factors present were night and thunderstorm conditions.

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