# NTSB Accident WPR16FA111
> **CESSNA R182** · 2016-05-15 · Altadena, CA, USA · FATL
## 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.

---
*Source: [NTSB CAROL](https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-main-public/basic-search?source=ntsb&type=event&ntsb_number=WPR16FA111) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*