5 fatal · Cessna 421C Riley Turbine E · 2005-01-21 · Overland Park, KS, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI05FA056
Event ID
20050126X00106
Type
Accident
Date
2005-01-21
Location
Overland Park, KS, USA
Coordinates
38.860733, -94.710647
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
5
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
5
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
421C Riley Turbine E
Registration
N844JK
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance during cruise flight, resulting in collision with trees. Contributing factors were the low altitude and low ceiling.