1 fatal · CESSNA 182D · 2016-10-15 · South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR17FA008
Event ID
20161019X10935
Type
Accident
Date
2016-10-15
Location
South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA
Coordinates
38.92139, -120.208335
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
182D
Registration
N8718X
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to depart on and continue a flight over mountainous terrain into forecast instrument metrological conditions, icing, and hazardous wind conditions that exceeded the airplanes performance capabilities and resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.