Cessna T337H accident near Douglas City, CA
On October 28, 1994, a Cessna T337H (airplane) was involved in an accident near Douglas City, CA. 2 people died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- October 28, 1994
- Place
- Douglas City, CA
- Aircraft
- Cessna T337H · Airplane
- Injuries
- 2 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 40.580°N, 122.860°W
- NTSB ID
- 20001206X02459
NTSB summary
On October 27, 1994, about 1920 hours Pacific daylight time, a Cessna T337H, N1497S, collided with a tree in mountainous terrain at night, broke apart, and impacted the ground about 3.4 miles southwest of Douglas City, California. The airplane was operated by the pilot/owner as a personal flight. The airplane was destroyed by impact forces and postimpact fire. The certificated private pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The pilot departed Auburn, California, about 1800 hours and was destined for Redding, California, after diverting from Hayfork, California, due to night instrument meteorological conditions at the airport. The UNICOM operator at the Hayfork Airport told Safety Board investigators the accident airplane overflew the airport on the night of the accident. The pilot indicated he could see some lights on the ground and asked the UNICOM operator about weather conditions on the ground. The UNICOM operator told the pilot it was "drizzling and the visibility was poor." The UNICOM operator did not make visual contact with the airplane but could hear it. The UNICOM operator described the engine sounds as "normal" and "distant like he was at a high altitude." Another witness, who lives about 2.5 miles south of the accident site, saw the airplane flying low over his home. The airplane was heading north gaining altitude when he heard popping noises. The witness saw a strange light coming from the aircraft and then it verticallly descended to the ground. The witness indicated there was a light drizzle at the time. A California Highway Patrol (CHP) Officer was patrolli
Probable cause
The improper in-flight decision of the pilot to fly in dark night time conditions in mountainous terrain during adverse weather conditions.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
