Cessna 402 crash, Aug 17, 1988 (2 killed), Mt Torbet
Cessna 402 accident on August 17, 1988 near Mt Torbet, Alaska, United States with 2 fatalities. Cause: In flight collision with terrain during descent,...
- Date: August 17, 1988
- Aircraft: Cessna 402
- Location: Mt Torbet, Alaska, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: In flight collision with terrain during descent, with whiteout conditions, attempted VFR flight into IMC by the second pilot, and the pilot in command not following procedures.
A Cessna 402B operated by Wilbur's Flight Operations, on an on demand charter with cargo, struck the side of Mt Torbet at about 10,570 feet during descent in instrument conditions. Both crew members were killed.