NTSB investigations · 2
Matched to this aircraft by N179DD and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
NTSB FTW97LA297Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCreede, COThe pilot's intentional low altitude flight over mountainous terrain, inadequate altitude to clear surrounding obstacles, and his misjudging vertical clearance. A factor was the pilot's use of an inappropriate chart for navigation.NTSB CHI90LA115Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMilwaukee, WIThe utilization of improper procedures on the part of the pilot in command by attempting to execute a coupled approach outside the parameters of the autopilot.
FAA incident reports · 2
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N179DD and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
Accident 19970803048139ACreede, CO(-16) Airman competency: pilot was navigating under VFR conditions using a wac chart, not a sectional chart. Wac charts do not have contour lines. He thought he could fly through a "saddle", but was 300' too low. Tried to climb, but terrain climbed faster.Accident 19900420010469AFinal Approach-IFR · Milwaukee, WIHigh on coupled approach. Letdown at 2000 fpm. Auto pilot overcontrolled intercepting glide path. Airframe damaged.