Crash of a Cessna 401B in Hot Springs
Date & Time:
Oct 24, 1976 at 0805 LT
Registration:
N2WP
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Columbia - Hot Springs
MSN:
401B-0104
YOM:
1969
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total hours on type:
1000.00
Circumstances:
While descending to Hot Springs-Ingalls Field Airport, the crew encountered poor weather conditions with low ceiling, rain falls and fog. The twin engine airplane passed below the decision height when it struck trees and crashed. All six occupants were rescued and the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
Collision with trees on final approach due to improper IFR operation. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Low ceiling,
- Rain,
- Fog,
- Descended below decision height.
- Low ceiling,
- Rain,
- Fog,
- Descended below decision height.
Final Report:
