# NTSB Accident DEN02GA102
> **Cessna A185F** · 2002-09-04 · Howard, CO, USA · FATL
## 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.

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