Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-6 Islander in Ruby: 1 killed
Date & Time:
Jul 21, 1977 at 1845 LT
Registration:
N22JA
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Ruby - Colorado Creek
MSN:
264
YOM:
1971
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total hours on type:
400.00
Circumstances:
At takeoff from an unsuitable terrain, the twin engine airplane went out of control and crashed. A passenger was killed while three other occupants were injured.
Probable cause:
The pilot selected unsuitable terrain and misjudged speed and clearance.
Final Report:
