ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 357812
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| Date: | Sunday 28 January 1996 |
| Time: | 16:00 LT |
| Type: |  Boeing-Stearman B75N1 |
| Owner/operator: | Trans Mountain Air, Inc. |
| Registration: | N69808 |
| MSN: | 75-2674 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 4417 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental W-670-6N |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Bernal, NM -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Las Vegas, NM (KLVS) |
| Santa Fe, NM (KSAF) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
While in cruise flight at 500 to 1,000 feet above ground level on a cross-country flight, severe turbulence was encountered, and according to the pilot, he was unable to maintain altitude. Subsequently, the airplane collided with trees in mountainous terrain. The pilot walked approximately three miles to the nearest highway. Reportedly, he had received a weather briefing before departure, which provided information that high winds and moderate to severe turbulence could be expected along his entire route of flight.
Probable Cause: the pilot's improper planning/decision, including his failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from mountainous terrain to compensate for altitude deviations that resulted from mountain wave/wind conditions. Factors relating to the accident were: the weather/wind conditions, and the proximity of mountainous terrain.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW96LA107
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Mar-2024 06:52 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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