2 fatal · CESSNA 182P · 2009-07-08 · Mammoth Lakes, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR09FA334
Event ID
20090708X25648
Type
Accident
Date
2009-07-08
Location
Mammoth Lakes, CA, USA
Coordinates
37.610832, -119.005554
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
182P
Registration
N7314S
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision to attempt to fly at a low altitude in a confined area of mountainous terrain in a high density altitude weather condition, and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees.