At approximately 21:00 MST, a Diamond Katana struck terrain after encountering IFR conditions. The two occupants received minor injuries. The flight originated from Durango, Colo., and was en route to Santa Fe, N.M., when the pilot inadvertently entered instrument conditions. He added full power, and collided with terrain just as he broke out of the clouds. Upon impact with the ground, the aircraft nosed over.
March 26, Coyote, N.M. / Diamond DA-20-A1 Katana
At approximately 21:00 MST, a Diamond Katana struck terrain after encountering IFR conditions. The two occupants received minor injuries. The flight originated from Durango, Colo., and was en route to Santa Fe, N.M., when the pilot inadvertently entered instrument conditions. He added full power, and collided with terrain just as he broke out of the clouds. Upon impact with the ground, the aircraft nosed over....
Key Takeaways:
- A Diamond Katana aircraft crashed around 21:00 MST during a flight from Durango, Colo., to Santa Fe, N.M.
- The incident occurred after the pilot inadvertently entered instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions and subsequently collided with terrain just as he broke out of the clouds.
- Both occupants sustained minor injuries, and the aircraft nosed over upon impact with the ground.
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