Swearingen SA26T Merlin II crash, Nov 27, 2003 (1 killed)
Swearingen SA26T Merlin II accident on November 27, 2003 near Jacksonville-Executive at Craig, Florida, United States with 1 fatality. Cause: The pilot...
- Date: November 27, 2003
- Aircraft: Swearingen SA26T Merlin II
- Location: Jacksonville-Executive at Craig, Florida, United States
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The pilot descended below decision height on the ILS approach in low ceilings and fog, resulting in collision with trees and the ground. His decision to attempt the approach with weather below prescribed minimums was a factor.
A private pilot flying a Merlin from Beaumont, Texas, continued an ILS approach to Craig Airport in fog after weather was below minimums. The aircraft descended below decision height and struck trees about 1.8 miles from the runway. The pilot was killed, and four occupants survived.