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October 26, 1993 · Beech 300/F · N82
Front Royal, VA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 26, 1993
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 fatalities)
Location
Front Royal, VA
Aircraft
Beech 300/F
Tail Number
N82
Operator
Federal Aviation Admin
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
DCA94GA010
The airplane was flying at 2,000 feet in the vicinity of high terrain when the airplane entered IMC conditions. The airplane struck the high terrain near the LINDEN VOR, while the PIC was awaiting an IFR clearance.
NTSB Probable Cause
the failure of the pilot-in-command to ensure that the airplane remained in visual meteorological conditions over mountainous terrain, and the failure of the Federal Aviation Administration executives and managers responsible for the FAA flying program to: 1)establish effective and accountable leadership and oversight of flying operations; 2)establish minimum mission and operational performance standards; 3)recognize and address performance-related problems among the organization's pilots; and 4) remove from flight operations duty pilots who were not performing to standards.
Full Narrative
The airplane, used to inspect airways facilities, had departed nearby Winchester Regional Airport in visual meteorlogical conditions (VMC) on a routine point-to-point flight to Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport. Witnesses described low clouds that were consistent with instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) in the area of the accident, which was about 15 south of the departure field. An IFR flight plan was on file in the ATC system, but the flight plan had not been activated. The flight was being conducted under 14 CFR 91. At 1549, the PIC reported, "we're over the Linden VOR at 2,000 feet, can you get us a little higher, VFR on top and we'll be on our way." The airplane struck high terrain at 2,000 feet.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:52 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 300/F
Tail NumberN82
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorFederal Aviation Admin
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · PT6A-60A · Turboprop · 1050
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (3 fatalities)
Fatal3
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 55 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingOvercast 2000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time20:01