Aviation accident LAX08FA190

3 fatal · CESSNA 172M · 2008-06-17 · Pahala, HI, USA

Event

NTSB number: LAX08FA190
Event ID: 20080630X00944
Type: Accident
Date: 2008-06-17
Location: Pahala, HI, USA
Coordinates: 19.200555, -155.604446

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make: CESSNA
Model: 172M
Registration: N13713
FAR Part: 135
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to remain clear of rising terrain while deviating from his planned route of flight. Contributing to the accident were clouds and mountainous terrain.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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