# NTSB Accident SEA04FA020
> **Cessna T210N** · 2003-11-20 · Bellevue, ID, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA04FA020
- **Event ID:** 20031126X01953
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-11-20
- **Location:** Bellevue, ID, USA
- **Coordinates:** 43.446388, -114.218887
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** T210N
- **Registration:** N5244A
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude above mountainous terrain while maneuvering during descent.  Factors included the mountainous terrain, the high wind condition, and dark night light conditions.

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