Aviation accident CEN21FA125

2 fatal · CESSNA 177RG · 2021-02-08 · Galt, MO, USA

Event

NTSB number: CEN21FA125
Event ID: 20210209102616
Type: Accident
Date: 2021-02-08
Location: Galt, MO, USA
Coordinates: 40.10722, -93.37464

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make: CESSNA
Model: 177RG
Registration: N8080G
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: IMC

Probable cause

The pilot’s decision to takeoff into instrument meteorological conditions consisting of low ceilings and icing and his failure to remain clear of terrain while attempting to remain below the clouds, which resulted in impact with terrain.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown