Aviation accident SEA83FA208

2 fatal · Cessna 182N · 1983-09-09 · Kalispell, MT, USA

Event

NTSB number: SEA83FA208
Event ID: 20020904X01525
Type: Accident
Date: 1983-09-09
Location: Kalispell, MT, USA
Coordinates: 48.119998, -113.887496

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 2
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: Cessna
Model: 182N
Registration: N92368
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: IMC

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain while attempting to maneuver back to the departure airport after encountering icing conditions. Factors include icing conditions, mountainous terrain, and low ceilings.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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