1 fatal · Culver, Aurther L. Seawind 3000 · 2007-04-11 · Yanceyville, NC, USA
Event
NTSB number
ATL07LA073
Event ID
20070502X00500
Type
Accident
Date
2007-04-11
Location
Yanceyville, NC, USA
Coordinates
36.396454, -79.346924
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Culver, Aurther L.
Model
Seawind 3000
Registration
N666AC
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance/altitude while operating in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of an instrument rating, his improper decision to operate in IMC, a low cloud ceiling, and reduced visibility.