Aviation accident DEN03FA137

1 fatal · Cessna 182P · 2003-08-05 · Antonito, CO, USA

Event

NTSB number: DEN03FA137
Event ID: 20030811X01298
Type: Accident
Date: 2003-08-05
Location: Antonito, CO, USA
Coordinates: 37.390277, -106.617774

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make: Cessna
Model: 182P
Registration: N1344S
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Factors contributing to the accident were the low altitude, the trees, and the mountainous terrain.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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