# NTSB Accident DEN89FA149
> **CESSNA 182P** · 1989-04-05 · STEAMBOAT SPRG., CO, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DEN89FA149
- **Event ID:** 20001213X28073
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-04-05
- **Location:** STEAMBOAT SPRG., CO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.490322, -106.830123
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 182P
- **Registration:** N7248N
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

THE PLT'S FAILURE TO DISCONTINUE THE VFR FLIGHT WHEN HE ENCOUNTERED IMC; AND THE PLT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE TO CLEAR THE MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN.

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