1 fatal · Cessna 177 · 1998-08-03 · RED LODGE, MT, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA98FA161
Event ID
20001211X10951
Type
Accident
Date
1998-08-03
Location
RED LODGE, MT, USA
Coordinates
45.19078, -109.239143
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
177
Registration
N2213Y
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
Unk
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude over, or clearance with, mountainous terrain during night visual flight rules flight. Factors included night lighting conditions and mountainous terrain.