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Accident · Destroyed

FAA accident report · Cessna 421C · Mammoth Lakes, CA · January 5, 1992

Date: January 5, 1992 · 18:55 local
Place: Mammoth Lakes, CA
Phase of flight: To Init Climb(1st Pwr Reduct)
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Destroyed
Aircraft: N2654M
NTSB investigation: NTSBLAX92FA082
Reported as: Cessna 421C
Reported engine: Continental GTSIO520L
People aboard: 4
Fatal injuries: 4

N2654MRegistration cancelled Oct 25, 2013 · Cessna 421CS/N 421C0691 Airframe modelCessna 421C

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What happened

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Departed early to avoid snowstorm. While obtaining IFR clearance failed climb. Struck trees. Off propper heading.

As the FAA filed it

DEPARTED EARLY TO AVOID SNOWSTORM. WHILE OBTAINING IFR CLEARANCE FAILED CLIMB. STRUCK TREES. OFF PROPPER HEADING.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB LAX92FA082Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportMammoth Lakes, CAThe failure of the pilot to plan and conduct his departure flight to avoid high mountainous terrain, during which the pilot became lost/disoriented. Contributing to the accident was self induced pressure to depart before the arrival of a snow storm.Jan 5, 1992 · Destroyed