Aviation accident SEA98FA062

1 fatal · Mooney M20F · 1998-04-06 · LODGEPOLE, MT, USA

Event

NTSB number: SEA98FA062
Event ID: 20001211X09953
Type: Accident
Date: 1998-04-06
Location: LODGEPOLE, MT, USA
Coordinates: 47.780036, -108.529861

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 1

Aircraft

Make: Mooney
Model: M20F
Registration: N9131V
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: IMC

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain after flying into an area of known adverse weather. Factors include low ceilings, fog, snow showers, drizzle, and trees along his intended route.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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