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July 22, 1987 · Aero Commander 560-A · N2794B
Ashland, OR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 22, 1987
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (4 fatalities)
Location
Ashland, OR
Aircraft
Aero Commander 560-A
Tail Number
N2794B
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
SEA87FA149
THE NON-INSTRUMENT RATED PILOT TOOK OFF IN OVERCAST WEATHER CONDITIONS AND FLEW TOWARD A MOUNTAIN PASS THAT WAS OBSCURED IN CLOUDS. WHEN THE FLIGHT FAILED TO ARRIVE AT THE DESTINATION, A SEARCH WAS INITIATED AND THE WRECKAGE LOCATED IN A BOX CANYON ON THE SIDE OF A MOUNTAIN RIDGELINE. THE AIRCRAFT HAD IMPACTED IN A VERTICAL NOSE DOWN ATTITUDE.
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THE NON-INSTRUMENT RATED PILOT TOOK OFF IN OVERCAST WEATHER CONDITIONS AND FLEW TOWARD A MOUNTAIN PASS THAT WAS OBSCURED IN CLOUDS. WHEN THE FLIGHT FAILED TO ARRIVE AT THE DESTINATION, A SEARCH WAS INITIATED AND THE WRECKAGE LOCATED IN A BOX CANYON ON THE SIDE OF A MOUNTAIN RIDGELINE. THE AIRCRAFT HAD IMPACTED IN A VERTICAL NOSE DOWN ATTITUDE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAero Commander 560-A
Tail NumberN2794B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · GO-480-D1A · Reciprocating · 275
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury Summary4 injuries (4 fatalities)
Fatal4
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total4
Crew 1Age 57 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 5 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingOvercast 4500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 54
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:51
Weather SourceWFAC