Aviation accident SEA04LA095

1 fatal · WSK PZL Mielec PZL M-18B · 2004-05-22 · Borah Peak, ID, USA

Event

NTSB number: SEA04LA095
Event ID: 20040608X00749
Type: Accident
Date: 2004-05-22
Location: Borah Peak, ID, USA
Coordinates: 44.128334, -113.778335

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make: WSK PZL Mielec
Model: PZL M-18B
Registration: N117BS
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate planning/decision, VFR into IMC, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Factors include mountainous terrain and instrument meteorological condition.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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