Crash of a Cessna 207 Skywagon near Monoghan: 1 killed

Date & Time: Nov 5, 1988 at 2110 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair
Operator:
Carroll Air Services
Registration:
N91036
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Endicott - Thomasville
MSN:
207-0026
YOM:
1969
Location:
Monoghan
Pennsylvania
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
16000
Aircraft flight hours:
6100
Circumstances:
Evidence indicates that the airplane flew straight into the side of a 1,320 feet mountain at the 1,280 feet level. The recommended minimum flight altitude for this designated mountainous area, at night, is 3,500 feet. There was no evidence of any mechanical problems. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.
Probable cause:
Occurrence #1: in flight collision with terrain/water
Phase of operation: cruise
Findings
1. (f) terrain condition - mountainous/hilly
2. (c) in-flight planning/decision - poor - pilot in command
3. (f) light condition - dark night
4. (c) altitude - inadequate - pilot in command
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 207 Skywagon in Kerhonkson

Date & Time: Nov 19, 1969 at 1940 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair
Operator:
Carroll Air Services
Registration:
N1529U
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Positioning
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Kingston - Erie
MSN:
207-0129
YOM:
1969
Location:
Kerhonkson
New York
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
9633
Captain / Total hours on type:
200.00
Circumstances:
While cruising under VFR mode by night, the crew requested an IFR clearance to ATC. Awaiting for it, the crew became lost and disoriented when the airplane struck the slope of a mountain located near Kerhonkson. Both pilots were slightly injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain caused by improper in-flight decisions or planning. The crew became lost and disoriented and the aircraft struck an unlighted mountain ridge 7 miles right of the intended course while awaiting IFR clearance.
Final Report:
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