Casualties unknown

1994-10-08: Beech 58 (N258CH) — Aviation Resources, Ltd. — Park Rapids, MN

Park Rapids, MN, US

On October 8, 1994, a Beech 58 (registration N258CH) operated by Aviation Resources, Ltd. was involved in an aviation accident near Park Rapids, MN. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot-in-command's failure to obtain/maintain clearance. Factors were a dark night, low ceiling, high terrain, and weather service not used by the pilot-in-command. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

An airplane departing Fargo, North Dakota on October 7, 1994, went missing and was found destroyed on October 14, 1994, 10 miles southeast of its intended destination of Walker, Minnesota. The pilot did not obtain a weather briefing, and the flight occurred on a dark night with instrument meteorological conditions reported.

Flight Details

On October 7, 1994, at 2010 Central Daylight Time, an airplane departed Fargo, North Dakota, en route to Walker, Minnesota. The pilot did not obtain a weather briefing for the flight. The flight was conducted on a dark night.

Accident Scenario

The airplane went missing after departure and was found destroyed on October 14, 1994, approximately 10 miles southeast of its intended destination. Residents in the accident area reported that instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions prevailed at the approximate time of the accident. The airplane impacted trees on high terrain on a course consistent with a heading to the airport of intended landing.

Investigation

The investigation found no indication that the pilot obtained a weather briefing prior to the flight. The accident site was located in a remote area, and the airplane was destroyed. No further details about the aircraft type, registration, or occupants were specified in the source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001206X02395. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.