Aviation accident SEA03LA185

1 fatal · Aeronca 65-CA · 2003-09-04 · Polson, MT, USA

Event

NTSB number: SEA03LA185
Event ID: 20030908X01482
Type: Accident
Date: 2003-09-04
Location: Polson, MT, USA
Coordinates: 47.666667, -114.216667

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make: Aeronca
Model: 65-CA
Registration: N33865
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: NITE
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object while maneuvering and alcohol impairment. Transmission wires, dark night conditions, and drug impairment were factors.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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