CARLTON, WA, USA
N6907Q
BEECH A23-19
THE PURPOSE OF THE FLIGHT WAS FOR MINERAL EXPLORATION. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE SUN WAS LOW ON THE HORIZON WHICH RESULTED IN LONG SHADOWS BEING CAST BY THE TERRAIN. IN THE VICINITY OF HOODOO PEAK, THE PILOT DETERMINED THAT HE HAD ALLOWED THE AIRCRAFT TO ENTER A BOX CANYON. THERE WAS INSUFFICIENT HORIZONTAL SPACE TO TURN AROUND. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO CONTINUE CLIMBING OVER RISING TERRAIN, AND SUBSEQUENTLY, HE LANDED ON RISING, WOODED TERRAIN. THE AIRCRAFT DECELERATED UPON INITIAL IMPACT WITH THE TREES, THEN SETTLED TO THE GROUND ON ITS LEFT SIDE. THE ELEVATION OF THE CRASH SITE WAS ABOUT 5500 FT.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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