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Night Flight into Terrain Near Beverly (N4090Q)

Beverly, United States of AmericaFlight

On July 20, 1968, a Cessna 402 (registration N4090Q) operated by Far Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Beverly, United States of America in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was the probable consequence of the following factors: - Improper flight decision, - Controlled flight into terrain. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

During a night cruise in poor visibility due to fog, a twin-engine aircraft struck a mountain slope near Beverly at insufficient altitude. The aircraft was destroyed and both pilots killed.

Accident Overview

A twin-engine aircraft operating at night encountered poor visibility due to fog. While flying at an insufficient altitude, the aircraft struck the slope of a mountain located near Beverly. The impact destroyed the aircraft and both pilots were killed.

Sequence of Events

The aircraft was cruising at night. The crew faced reduced visibility caused by fog. The aircraft continued flying at an altitude that was too low for the surrounding terrain. Subsequently, it collided with a mountain slope in the vicinity of Beverly. The collision resulted in the destruction of the aircraft and fatal injuries to both pilots.

Findings

Official investigation findings state that the accident was the probable consequence of two factors: improper flight decision and controlled flight into terrain. No additional factors were identified.

Probable cause

The accident was the probable consequence of the following factors: - Improper flight decision, - Controlled flight into terrain.
Controlled flight into terrain

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