# NTSB Accident FTW97FA340
> **Cessna 182N** · 1997-09-08 · MONTROSE, CO, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW97FA340
- **Event ID:** 20001208X08829
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-09-08
- **Location:** MONTROSE, CO, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 3
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 182N
- **Registration:** N9043G
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

Inadequate preflight and in-flight planning, preparation and decision making.   A related factor was the improper use of flaps.

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