1 fatal · Cessna 182P · 2004-08-04 · Port Angeles, WA, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA04FA154
Event ID
20040810X01190
Type
Accident
Date
2004-08-04
Location
Port Angeles, WA, USA
Coordinates
48.031112, -123.436943
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
182P
Registration
N79404
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
The pilot's VFR flight into IMC and his failure to maintain clearance from trees. Trees, mountainous terrain, dark night conditions, clouds and VFR flight into IMC were factors.