Date & Time:
May 19, 1978 at 2250 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 402
Operator:
Registration:
N87143
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Saint Louis - Alexandria - Grand Forks
MSN:
402B-1001
YOM:
1975
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
1
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
0
Other fatalities:
0
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total hours on type:
30
Circumstances:
While on a night approach to Alexandria-Municipal Airport in foggy conditions, the twin engine airplane struck trees and crashed. The pilot was killed and the passenger was seriously injured.
Probable cause:
Collision with trees during a missed approach due to improper IFR operation. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Fog,
- Low ceiling,
- Visibility 3 miles or less.
- Fog,
- Low ceiling,
- Visibility 3 miles or less.
Final Report:
N87143.pdf104.27 KB
