# NTSB Accident WPR10CA480
> **CESSNA A185** · 2010-09-06 · Santa Ynez, CA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** WPR10CA480
- **Event ID:** 20101001X40122
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2010-09-06
- **Location:** Santa Ynez, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.606666, -120.075553
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 4
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** A185
- **Registration:** N4622C
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, likely due to the inadvertent control interference by a passenger. A finding in the accident was the pilot's improper pre flight briefing.

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