Nov 29, 1990
Accident
Destroyed ENUMCLAW, WA
Injuries4 serious, 1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsIMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND PREPARATIONS, AND POOR INFLIGHT PLANNING AND DECISIONS. THE PILOT ELECTED TO FLY INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, AND DID NOT CALCULATE FUEL CONSUMPTION FOR THE PLANNED FLIGHT.
NTSB SEA91FA025