N9979M

Safety history

• December 11, 1987Accident

  THE PLT OF THE AIR TAXI CARGO FLT WAS OPERG AT NIGHT IN MARGINAL VFR CONDS WHEN THE ACFT STRUCK RISING TERRAIN. THE ACFT WAS FND THE NEXT DAY AT APRX 1000 AST, SOME 15 MI OFF THE INTENDED ROUTE. THE PLT WAS UNCONSCIOUS & SUFFERING FM HYPOTHERMIA & OTHER INJURIES. HE WAS TAKEN TO A HOSPITAL, BUT DIED LATER THAT DAY.

  Cessna 207A · 1 fatalities

• December 10, 1987Accident

  The pilot of the air taxi cargo flight was operating at night in marginal VFR conditions when the aircraft struck rising terrain. The aircraft was found the next day at approximately 1000 ast, some 15 miles off the intended route. The pilot was unconscious and suffering from hypothermia and other injuries.

  Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair · 1 fatalities

  Occurrence #1: in flight encounter with weather Phase of operation: cruise Findings 1. (f) preflight planning/preparation - inadequate - pilot in command 2. (f) procedures/directives - not followed 3. (f) lack of total experience - pilot in command 4. (f) inadequate substantiation process - company/operator mgmt 5. (f) light condition - dark night 6. Full accident record