Aug 28, 2004
Accident
Destroyed McGrath, AK
Injuries1 fatal, 1 serious, 1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsIMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision making, his continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Factors contributing to the accident were low ceilings due to smoke, rain, and mist.
NTSB ANC04LA098