Paragould - Natchez
Flight / Schedule
Paragould - Natchez
Aircraft
Cessna 425 ConquestRegistration
N425AC
MSN
425-0009
Year of Manufacture
1981
Operator
Synergistic FlightsDate
November 18, 1981 at 04:45 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Ferry
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Natchez-Adams County (Hardy Ander Field) Mississippi
Region
North America • United States of America
Crash Cause
Human factor
Narrative Report
On November 18, 1981 at 04:45 AM, Paragould - Natchez experienced a crash involving Cessna 425 Conquest, operated by Synergistic Flights, with the event recorded near Natchez-Adams County (Hardy Ander Field) Mississippi.
The flight was categorized as ferry and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
1 people were known to be on board, 1 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.
Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is human factor. On approach to Natchez-Hardy Ander Field Airport, the pilot encountered limited visibility due to low ceiling, fog and night. Following an incorrect altimeter setting, the twin engine airplane descended too low until it struck the ground and crashed. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.
Aircraft reference details include registration N425AC, MSN 425-0009, year of manufacture 1981.
Fatalities
Total
1
Crew
1
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
On approach to Natchez-Hardy Ander Field Airport, the pilot encountered limited visibility due to low ceiling, fog and night. Following an incorrect altimeter setting, the twin engine airplane descended too low until it struck the ground and crashed. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.
Cause: Human factor
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 1
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Paragould - Natchez
Operator
Synergistic FlightsFlight Type
Ferry
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
North America • United States of America
