# NTSB Accident SEA01FA070
> **Cessna 182P** · 2001-04-11 · Fairfield, WA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA01FA070
- **Event ID:** 20010418X00775
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2001-04-11
- **Location:** Fairfield, WA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 47.387222, -117.239723
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 182P
- **Registration:** N21565
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** —
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain altitude and/or clearance over trees, resulting in a collision with trees, separation of a wing and uncontrolled collision with terrain.  Factors included the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, dark night conditions, low ceilings, and mixed rain/snow precipitation conditions.

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