The airplane was destroyed at about 0600 Central time when it collided with terrain while executing an instrument approach. The solo airline transport pilot was fatally injured. An IFR flight plan was filed; night instrument conditions prevailed. The airplane came to rest inverted about 750 feet east of Runway 31. A preliminary review of radar data revealed the airplane was conducting an approach to Runway 31 and descending. A weather observation taken about 38 nm northwest of the accident site at 0553 included visibility of a mile in fog and an indefinite ceiling.
December 9, 2009, Eagle Pass, Texas, Beech A36 Bonanza
The airplane was destroyed at about 0600 Central time when it collided with terrain while executing an instrument approach. The solo airline transport pilot was fatally injured. An IFR flight plan was filed; night instrument conditions prevailed.
Key Takeaways:
- A solo airline transport pilot was fatally injured when their airplane collided with terrain at approximately 0600 Central time while executing an instrument approach.
- The accident occurred under night instrument conditions, with radar indicating the airplane was descending towards Runway 31 and nearby weather reporting extremely low visibility (1/4 mile) in fog.
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