1 fatal · CESSNA T188C · 1989-07-09 · RED LODGE, MT, USA
Event
NTSB number
DEN89DTI03
Event ID
20001213X28789
Type
Accident
Date
1989-07-09
Location
RED LODGE, MT, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
T188C
Registration
N2165J
FAR Part
137
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
IMPROPER INFLIGHT DECISION BY THE PILOT AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE. RISING TERRAIN, HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE, AND TREES WERE CONSIDERED TO BE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.