The airplane was destroyed and the pilot and passenger aboard it were fatally injured after impact with terrain at 1022 Mountain time. Instrument conditions prevailed. While en route, the pilot contacted the controller and asked about icing reports in the area. The pilot stated that he was having trouble holding altitude. Shortly thereafter, the pilot declared an emergency and radar and radio communications were lost.
October 4, 2005, Barnum, Wyo. / Beech V35B Bonanza
The airplane was destroyed and the pilot and passenger aboard it were fatally injured after impact with terrain at 1022 Mountain time. Instrument conditions prevailed. While en route, the pilot contacted the controller and asked about icing reports in the area. The pilot stated that he was having trouble holding altitude. Shortly thereafter, the pilot declared an emergency and radar and radio communications were lost....
Key Takeaways:
- An airplane crashed at 1022 Mountain time in instrument conditions, fatally injuring the pilot and passenger.
- Prior to impact, the pilot reported difficulty holding altitude and inquired about icing conditions.
- The pilot declared an emergency shortly before radar and radio communications were lost.
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