Aviation accident WPR18FA063

2 fatal · CESSNA 172M · 2017-12-29 · Ogden, UT, USA

Event

NTSB number: WPR18FA063
Event ID: 20180104X85338
Type: Accident
Date: 2017-12-29
Location: Ogden, UT, USA
Coordinates: 41.330001, -112.663612

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 2
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: CESSNA
Model: 172M
Registration: N4395R
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the water while flying over a lake with glassy surface conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's use of three impairing medications.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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