Aviation accident WPR15FA212

2 fatal · BEECH A35 · 2015-07-11 · Mazama, WA, USA

Event

NTSB number: WPR15FA212
Event ID: 20150714X62513
Type: Accident
Date: 2015-07-11
Location: Mazama, WA, USA
Coordinates: 48.52111, -120.746665

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 2
Serious: 1
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 3

Aircraft

Make: BEECH
Model: A35
Registration: N8749A
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The noninstrument-rated pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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