MINR · Cessna 180 · 1998-03-28 · WHITEWOOD, SD, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI98LA109
Event ID
20001211X09642
Type
Accident
Date
1998-03-28
Location
WHITEWOOD, SD, USA
Coordinates
44.459114, -103.640502
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
180
Registration
N9140C
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from obstructions (wires) during an approach for a precautionary landing. Factors associated with the accident were: the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions, low ceilings, icing conditions, and the wires which were contacted.