Aviation accident DEN08FA059

2 fatal · Cessna 414A · 2008-02-17 · Benton, KS, USA

Event

NTSB number: DEN08FA059
Event ID: 20080220X00216
Type: Accident
Date: 2008-02-17
Location: Benton, KS, USA
Coordinates: 37.787498, -97.125556

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 2
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: Cessna
Model: 414A
Registration: N41LP
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 2
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: NITE
Weather: IMC

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's flight into known adverse weather conditions and the low clouds and visibility.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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