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November 2, 1992 · Cessna U206F · N206RB
Valentine, NE
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 2, 1992
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Valentine, NE
Aircraft
Cessna U206F
Tail Number
N206RB
Operator
Stotts Rex R
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI93FA024
THE AIRPLANE IMPACTED RISING TERRAIN 31 MI SOUTH OF THE DESTINATION. A WITNESS IN THE VICINITY OF THE ACCIDENT SITE REPORTED SEEING THE AIRPLANE FLYING AT BETWEEN 100-300 FT AGL JUST BELOW THE CLOUDS WITH AN ESTIMATED GROUND VISIBILITY AT ABOUT 1 MI. THE PILOT HAD RECEIVED TWO WEATHER BRIEFINGS AND WAS AWARE OF LOW CEILINGS. HIS REPLY TO A 500-FT OVERCAST WAS '...FIVE HUNDRED UP THERE DOESN'T BOTHER ME BECAUSE AH, I'M, I'M REAL FAMILIAR WITH THE AREA.'
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S INTENTIONAL FLIGHT INTO AN AREA OF LOW CEILINGS, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN ALTITUDE SUFFICIENT FOR TERRAIN CLEARANCE. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S OVERCONFIDENCE, THE LOW CEILING AND THE DARK NIGHT CONDITION.
Full Narrative
THE AIRPLANE IMPACTED RISING TERRAIN 31 MI SOUTH OF THE DESTINATION. A WITNESS IN THE VICINITY OF THE ACCIDENT SITE REPORTED SEEING THE AIRPLANE FLYING AT BETWEEN 100-300 FT AGL JUST BELOW THE CLOUDS WITH AN ESTIMATED GROUND VISIBILITY AT ABOUT 1 MI. THE PILOT HAD RECEIVED TWO WEATHER BRIEFINGS AND WAS AWARE OF LOW CEILINGS. HIS REPLY TO A 500-FT OVERCAST WAS '...FIVE HUNDRED UP THERE DOESN'T BOTHER ME BECAUSE AH, I'M, I'M REAL FAMILIAR WITH THE AREA.'
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 CST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna U206F
Tail NumberN206RB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorStotts Rex R
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-F · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 66 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDark Night
Wind330° @ 11 kt, gusting 22 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingOvercast 1100 ft
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 30 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time00:47
Weather SourceWFAC