Aviation accident WPR16FA084

4 fatal · CESSNA 182A · 2016-03-13 · Alpine, WY, USA

Event

NTSB number: WPR16FA084
Event ID: 20160313X91203
Type: Accident
Date: 2016-03-13
Location: Alpine, WY, USA
Coordinates: 43.190277, -111.064445

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 4
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 4

Aircraft

Make: CESSNA
Model: 182A
Registration: N2230G
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: NITE
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The noninstrument-rated pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb in dark night conditions with no visual reference, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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