1 fatal · CESSNA R182 · 2016-05-15 · Altadena, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR16FA111
Event ID
20160516X04030
Type
Accident
Date
2016-05-15
Location
Altadena, CA, USA
Coordinates
34.224723, -118.139442
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
R182
Registration
N133BW
FAR Part
091
Engines
—
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from rising mountainous terrain while flying in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the loss of radio communications for a reason that could not be determined because of the extensive impact and thermal damage to the airplane.