# NTSB Accident SEA03LA185
> **Aeronca 65-CA** · 2003-09-04 · Polson, MT, USA · FATL
## 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.

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