Accident · 2009-09-10
What the record says
- Event date
- 2009-09-10
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Fatal injury
- Aircraft
- BEECH A36 (N888WD)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- YOUNGBLOOD LARRY J Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- YOUNGBLOOD LARRY J
Probable cause
The pilot’s attempt to maintain visual flight during instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in controlled flight into mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to advise the controller of the weather conditions encountered, and his failure to request minimum safe altitude warning (MSAW) monitoring before departure.
Source: NTSB case ERA09FA514Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot | Private | Airplane | 65 | Class 3 (2008-04-30) | 2,220 total |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.