Crash of a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor near Livengood: 1 killed
Date & Time:
Aug 1, 1981 at 1425 LT
Registration:
N9826Z
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Barrow - Fairbanks
MSN:
AF-305
YOM:
1953
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total hours on type:
530.00
Circumstances:
While cruising in poor weather conditions on a cargo flight from Barrow to Fairbanks, the twin engine airplane struck trees and crashed in a wooded and hilly terrain located near a pipeline, in the region of Livengood. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.
Probable cause:
Collision with trees and subsequent crash after the pilot continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Low ceiling,
- Rain.
- Low ceiling,
- Rain.
Final Report:
