ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 37856
Last updated: 27 November 2020
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| Date: | 28-AUG-1999 |
| Time: | 13:45 |
| Type: |  Cessna 182E |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N2886Y |
| C/n / msn: | 18253886 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Ryegate, MT -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Billings, MT (BIL) |
| Choteau, MT (CII) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
During a VFR cross country flight from Billings, Montana, to Choteau, Montana, the aircraft collided with mountainous terrain approximately 25 miles northwest of Ryegate, Montana. Weather data showed that low ceilings and rain showers were prevalent throughout Central Montana at the time of the accident. Post-accident inspection of the aircraft revealed no evidence of a mechanical malfunction or failure.
Probable Cause: The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions and his failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors include low ceilings and inadequate in-flight planning.
Sources:
NTSB: https://www.ntsb.gov/_layouts/ntsb.aviation/brief.aspx?ev_id=20001212X19643&key=1
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 24-Oct-2008 10:30 | ASN archive | Added |
| 21-Dec-2016 19:23 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Damage, Category, Investigating agency] |
| 14-Dec-2017 08:47 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Operator, Source, Narrative] |
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