Nov 29, 1998
Accident
Destroyed COLEMAN, WI
Injuries2 fatal, 1 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsIMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees and his intentional flight into IMC conditions. Factors contributing to this accident were the pilot's lack of instrument certification, his becoming lost in the poor weather, his inadequate preparation for flight by failing to obtain adequate weather information, his improper decision to attempt a visual approach in instrument conditions, and the trees.
NTSB CHI99FA042