Beschrijving:
Improper instrument approach to runway 10L caused the plane to fly into the slope of a mountain. Misreading of the altimeter was a causal factor.
PROBABLE CAUSE:
pilot in command - improper IFR operation
pilot in command - failed to follow approved procedures,directives,etc.
miscellaneous acts, conditions - instruments-misread or failed to read
| Status: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
| Datum: | maandag 28 december 1970 |
| Tijd: | 18:37 |
| Type: |  de Havilland DH-125-1A |
| Luchtvaartmaatschappij: | Morrison-Knutsen |
| Registratie: | N36MK |
| Constructienummer: | 25073 |
| Bouwjaar: | 1966-01-24 (4 years 11 months) |
| Bemanning: | slachtoffers: 2 / inzittenden: 2 |
| Passagiers: | slachtoffers: 0 / inzittenden: 0 |
| Totaal: | slachtoffers: 2 / inzittenden: 2 |
| Schade: | Afgeschreven |
| Gevolgen: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Plaats: | 16 km (10 mijl) NE of Boise, ID ( Verenigde Staten)
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| Fase: | Nadering (APR) |
| Soort vlucht: | Zaken |
| Vliegveld van vertrek: | Billings-Logan Field, MT (BIL/KBIL), Verenigde Staten |
| Boise Air Terminal, ID (BOI/KBOI), Verenigde Staten |
Improper instrument approach to runway 10L caused the plane to fly into the slope of a mountain. Misreading of the altimeter was a causal factor.
Probable Cause:
PROBABLE CAUSE:
pilot in command - improper IFR operation
pilot in command - failed to follow approved procedures,directives,etc.
miscellaneous acts, conditions - instruments-misread or failed to read
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Kaart
Deze kaart geeft het vliegveld van vetrek weer en de geplande bestemming van de vlucht. De lijn tussen de vliegvelden geeft niet de exacte vliegroute weer.
De afstand tussen Billings-Logan Field, MT en Boise Air Terminal, ID bedraagt 651 km (407 miles).
Accident location: Approximate; accuracy within a few kilometers.
De afstand tussen Billings-Logan Field, MT en Boise Air Terminal, ID bedraagt 651 km (407 miles).
Accident location: Approximate; accuracy within a few kilometers.
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