1 fatal · Gann Glasair II-S RG · 2004-06-06 · Baker City, OR, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA04LA100
Event ID
20040608X00753
Type
Accident
Date
2004-06-06
Location
Baker City, OR, USA
Coordinates
44.238056, -117.602218
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Gann
Model
Glasair II-S RG
Registration
N711LN
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and his failure to maintain an airspeed above stall speed (Vs) after encountering airframe icing during cruise flight. Factors include the pilot's intentional continuation of his flight along the planned route after encountering icing conditions.