Mar 16, 1993
Accident
Substantial MENA, AR
Injuries2 serious, 1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsIMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT, HIS IMPROPER IFR PROCEDURES, DARKNESS, AND THE HIGH (MOUNTAINOUS) TERRAIN.
NTSB FTW93LA106