Jun 3, 1998
Accident
Destroyed DALTON, MA
Injuries3 fatal
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
The pilot's decision to continue the flight into instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in a loss of control, and airplane stress limits to be exceeded. Factors in the accident, the pilot's decision to disregard the preflight weather briefing, and his lack of instrument flight certification.
NTSB NYC98FA124