# NTSB Accident SEA04FA088
> **Cessna A185F** · 2004-05-19 · Molalla, OR, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA04FA088
- **Event ID:** 20040524X00649
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-05-19
- **Location:** Molalla, OR, USA
- **Coordinates:** 45.003612, -122.33361
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** A185F
- **Registration:** N61611
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in VFR flight into IMC, and his failure to maintain control.  Factors include mountain obscuration, clouds and convective weather conditions.

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