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June 14, 1992 · Beech K35 · N212M
Sula, MT
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 14, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Sula, MT
Aircraft
Beech K35
Tail Number
N212M
Operator
Mcchristy John C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA92LA126
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT WHILE CRUISING VFR THROUGH A MOUNTAIN PASS AT APPROXIMATELY 1,000 TO 1,200 FEET AGL, THE FLIGHT ENCOUNTERED A WHITE OUT CONDITION AND ENTERED IMC. THE PILOT IMMEDIATELY INITIATED A CLIMBING LEFT TURN TO REVERSE COURSE; HOWEVER, DURING THE TURN, THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH TREES ON THE VALLEY WALL.
NTSB Probable Cause
POOR INFLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DELAYED REMEDIAL ACTION, A WHITE OUT WEATHER CONDITION AND INADEQUATE CLEARANCE.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT WHILE CRUISING VFR THROUGH A MOUNTAIN PASS AT APPROXIMATELY 1,000 TO 1,200 FEET AGL, THE FLIGHT ENCOUNTERED A WHITE OUT CONDITION AND ENTERED IMC. THE PILOT IMMEDIATELY INITIATED A CLIMBING LEFT TURN TO REVERSE COURSE; HOWEVER, DURING THE TURN, THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH TREES ON THE VALLEY WALL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech K35
Tail NumberN212M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMcchristy John C
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-470-C · Reciprocating · 250
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 57 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility3 sm
CeilingOvercast 2000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO