# NTSB Accident WPR17FA008
> **CESSNA 182D** · 2016-10-15 · South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA · FATL
## 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.

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