Aviation accident DEN02GA102

1 fatal · Cessna A185F · 2002-09-04 · Howard, CO, USA

Event

NTSB number: DEN02GA102
Event ID: 20020911X01588
Type: Accident
Date: 2002-09-04
Location: Howard, CO, USA
Coordinates: 38.394443, -105.936668

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 1
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: Cessna
Model: A185F
Registration: N24GS
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

the pilot's failure to maintain clearance of the terrain. Contributing factors were the clear air turbulent weather condition, and the high density altitude condition.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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