Aviation accident CEN09FA135

3 fatal · Gulfstream Aerospace Corp Commander · 2009-01-15 · Wray, CO, USA

Event

NTSB number: CEN09FA135
Event ID: 20090116X02657
Type: Accident
Date: 2009-01-15
Location: Wray, CO, USA
Coordinates: 40.179164, -102.241386

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 3
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 3

Aircraft

Make: Gulfstream Aerospace Corp
Model: Commander
Registration: N840NK
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 2
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: IMC

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the approach resulting in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper preflight planning and conditions conducive for structural icing.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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