Aug 23, 1992
Accident
Destroyed BIG BEAR, CA
Injuries4 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
THE PILOTS DECISION TO ATTEMPT CROSSING A RIDGE LINE AT AN ALTITUDE INSUFFICIENT TO ALLOW FOR CONTINGENCY ACTIONS IN THE EVENT OF AN ENCOUNTER WITH DOWN DRAFTS OR TURBULENCE. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND THE FLIGHT'S ENCOUNTER WITH A DOWN DRAFT.
NTSB LAX92LA360