Mar 4, 1991
Accident
Destroyed WEST BROOKFIELD, MA
Injuries2 serious, 2 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsUnk
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
THE DECISION OF THE PILOT TO FLY THE AIRPLANE IN CONDITIONS THAT PREVENTED HIM FROM SEEING AND AVOIDING HIGHER TERRAIN. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S DECISION TO NOT FOLLOW THE INSTRUMENT APPROACH INTO PALMER, AND THE REDUCED VISIBILITY DUE TO RAIN, FOG AND NIGHT.
NTSB NYC91FA080