Aviation accident SEA05FA013

1 fatal · Cessna 172P · 2004-10-30 · Olympia, WA, USA

Event

NTSB number: SEA05FA013
Event ID: 20041103X01747
Type: Accident
Date: 2004-10-30
Location: Olympia, WA, USA
Coordinates: 47.001945, -123.06639

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make: Cessna
Model: 172P
Registration: N53161
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: NDRK
Weather: IMC

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering in known adverse weather conditions. Clouds, rain, high wind, dark night, trees, mountainous terrain and the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision were factors.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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