Jul 26, 1996
Accident
Substantial NEZ PERCE, ID
Injuries2 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
the pilot's improper in-flight decision to turn up a canyon, which the aircraft was unable to out-climb. Factors relating to the accident were: high ambient temperature, high density altitude, blind/box canyon, and trees in the area where the aircraft's climb profile caused it to come in contact with the raising terrain.
NTSB SEA96LA169