Aviation accident ANC04FA015

2 fatal · Cessna P210N · 2003-12-14 · Tonopah, NV, USA

Event

NTSB number: ANC04FA015
Event ID: 20031219X02064
Type: Accident
Date: 2003-12-14
Location: Tonopah, NV, USA
Coordinates: 38.26472, -117.236389

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 2
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: Cessna
Model: P210N
Registration: N4674A
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: IMC

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to follow approved instrument flight procedures, and his failure to maintain clearance from obstacles/terrain, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors associated with the accident are snow and low clouds.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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