Accident Details
Date
Monday, January 15, 1990
NTSB Number
DEN90FA042
Location
ELKO, NV
Event ID
20001212X22403
Coordinates
40.949726, -115.790046
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
4
Minor Injuries
9
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
16
Probable Cause and Findings
IMPROPER IFR PROCEDURE BY THE CAPTAIN, AND INADEQUATE MONITORING OF THE APPROACH BY THE FIRST OFFICER, WHICH RESULTED IN A FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE DURING THE APPROACH. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE TERRAIN AND WEATHER CONDITIONS AT THE ACCIDENT SITE.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N2721M
Make
FAIRCHILD
Serial Number
AC 716
Model / ICAO
SA227-AC
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
EQUIPMENT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION
Address
270 PARK AVENUE
Status
Deregistered
City
NEW YORK
State / Zip Code
NY 10017
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DEN90FA042