# NTSB Accident SEA96FA209
> **Cessna 340A** · 1996-09-05 · WISE RIVER, MT, USA · FATL
## 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.

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