Crash of a Beechcraft E90 King Air in Sitka: 5 killed
Date & Time:
Jul 31, 1977 at 0130 LT
Registration:
N4207S
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
King Salmon - Sitka
MSN:
LW-207
YOM:
1977
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Captain / Total hours on type:
20.00
Circumstances:
While descending to Sitka in limited visibility, the twin engine airplane struck a mountain and crashed few miles from the destination. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact and all five occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain on final approach. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Improper IFR operation,
- Lack of familiarity with aircraft,
- Mountains adjacent to Sitka obscured.
- Improper IFR operation,
- Lack of familiarity with aircraft,
- Mountains adjacent to Sitka obscured.
Final Report:
