Aviation accident LAX05FA011

1 fatal · Cessna 310K · 2004-10-18 · Kula, HI, USA

Event

NTSB number: LAX05FA011
Event ID: 20041026X01697
Type: Accident
Date: 2004-10-18
Location: Kula, HI, USA
Coordinates: 20.680276, -156.356109

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make: Cessna
Model: 310K
Registration: N7049L
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 2
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: NDRK
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate clearance from mountainous terrain during cruise flight. A factor in the accident was the dark night lighting conditions.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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