1 fatal · Cessna 340A · 1996-09-05 · WISE RIVER, MT, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA96FA209
Event ID
20001208X06809
Type
Accident
Date
1996-09-05
Location
WISE RIVER, MT, USA
Coordinates
45.600021, -113.030944
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
340A
Registration
N128RP
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
The pilot's attempt to fly in adverse meteorological conditions which led a loss of aircraft control. Factors contributing to the accident include: the pilot's failure to obtain the most current information of the meteorological conditions prior to departure, a thunderstorm, and turbulence.