1 fatal · Cessna 177 · 1997-12-29 · FT. LEONARDWOOD, MO, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI98LA126
Event ID
20001208X09289
Type
Accident
Date
1997-12-29
Location
FT. LEONARDWOOD, MO, USA
Coordinates
37.940765, -91.760635
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
177
Registration
N30255
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance and his inadequate inflight decision which resulted in VFR flight in to instrument meteorological conditions. The pilot's overconfidence in his ability is a contributing factor.