Mar 6, 1997
Accident
Destroyed MABIE, WV
Injuries2 fatal
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsIMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause
The pilot's disregard of the preflight weather briefing for severe weather along his route of flight, and his departure into the known and forecasted severe weather. A factor in the accident was the inadequate FAA oversight of the operator, which fostered an attitude of rule bending.
NTSB NYC97FA057