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stay low and to circle at such an altitude in a fog bound area is a matter of conjecture. There was nothing to indicate that the plane was not functioning properly. Kansas City, the destination remained open all night with light rain and a ceiling of 1000 to 1200 feet. Had the pilot been advised, the weather encountered could not have been considered hazardous to a through flight from Omaha to Kansas City, as called for in the pilot's clearance.
It is the opinion of the Accident Board that the probable causes of this accident were:
- Pilot committed an error in judgment in turning too close to the ground in a fog-bound area.
- Weather reporting facilities of the Company were inadequate to meet the conditions that confronted the pilot on this flight.
Respectfully submitted,
Eugene L. Vidal,
Director of Air Commerce.
