# NTSB Accident SEA89FA180
> **CESSNA 177RG** · 1989-09-29 · NYSSA, OR, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA89FA180
- **Event ID:** 20001213X29487
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-09-29
- **Location:** NYSSA, OR, USA
- **Coordinates:** 43.730831, -117.150634
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 177RG
- **Registration:** N8055G
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ATTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE BEFORE FLYING OVER MOUNTAINOUS/HILLY TERRAIN.  FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE:  DARK NIGHT, RISING/MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN, AND PROBABLE IMPAIRMENT FROM A PRESCRIPTION DRUG.

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