# NTSB Accident DEN07FA071
> **Beech A23A** · 2007-03-13 · Holman, NM, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DEN07FA071
- **Event ID:** 20070322X00316
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2007-03-13
- **Location:** Holman, NM, USA
- **Coordinates:** 36.080276, -105.437225
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Beech
- **Model:** A23A
- **Registration:** N4761J
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain a safe altitude and clearance, and his improper inflight planning/decision to postpone initiating a climbing turn to avoid obstructions.

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