Aviation accident SEA04FA169

1 fatal · Cessna A185F · 2004-08-21 · Toutle, WA, USA

Event

NTSB number: SEA04FA169
Event ID: 20040826X01293
Type: Accident
Date: 2004-08-21
Location: Toutle, WA, USA
Coordinates: 46.259998, -122.653053

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 2
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 3

Aircraft

Make: Cessna
Model: A185F
Registration: N7562Q
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: IMC

Probable cause

The pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions. Inadequate preflight planning/preparation, trees, a low ceiling and no suitable terrain available for the landing were factors.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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