# NTSB Accident WPR12FA021
> **CESSNA 182R** · 2011-10-27 · Lexington, OR, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** WPR12FA021
- **Event ID:** 20111027X60809
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2011-10-27
- **Location:** Lexington, OR, USA
- **Coordinates:** 45.452777, -119.617774
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 182R
- **Registration:** N6545E
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain situational awareness and terrain clearance on a dark night during the approach to landing.

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