Aviation accident SEA99FA150

4 fatal · Cessna 182E · 1999-08-28 · RYEGATE, MT, USA

Event

NTSB number: SEA99FA150
Event ID: 20001212X19643
Type: Accident
Date: 1999-08-28
Location: RYEGATE, MT, USA
Coordinates: 46.389282, -109.379165

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 4
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 4

Aircraft

Make: Cessna
Model: 182E
Registration: N2886Y
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions and his failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors include low ceilings and inadequate in-flight planning.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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