Aug 29, 1999
Accident
Destroyed MARCOLA, OR
Injuries3 fatal
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsUnk
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain while descending in an area of deteriorating weather. Factors include mountainous terrain, clouds, low ceilings, the pilot's inadequate preflight weather analysis, and his improper decision to attempt to continue on to his planned destination after encountering deteriorating weather.
NTSB SEA99FA152