Aviation accident LAX08FA246

3 fatal · CESSNA 172N · 2008-07-27 · McMurray, WA, USA

Event

NTSB number: LAX08FA246
Event ID: 20080731X01132
Type: Accident
Date: 2008-07-27
Location: McMurray, WA, USA
Coordinates: 48.301666, -122.109169

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make: CESSNA
Model: 172N
Registration: N75558
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: IMC

Probable cause

The pilot's improper decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological weather conditions. Contributing to the accident were low ceilings, reduced visibility, and mountainous terrain.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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