1 fatal · CESSNA 172N · 1994-11-09 · KLAMATH FALLS, OR, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA95FA018
Event ID
20001206X02656
Type
Accident
Date
1994-11-09
Location
KLAMATH FALLS, OR, USA
Coordinates
42.310337, -122.070243
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
172N
Registration
N584WA
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
THE VFR PILOT'S ATTEMPT TO CONTINUE THE FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE/CLEARANCE WITH THE MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN BELOW HIM. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS A DOWNDRAFT.