ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 41727
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| Date: | 23-OCT-1998 |
| Time: | 14:00 |
| Type: |  Cessna 182P |
| Owner/operator: | US Border Patrol |
| Registration: | N1324M |
| C/n / msn: | 18264289 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Deming, WA -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | Bellingham, WA (BLI) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
The aircraft collided with mountainous terrain during a routine Border Patrol surveillance flight. Witness observations and evidence found at the accident site indicated that the aircraft collided with several tree tops in a straight-and-level attitude, before the aircraft subsequently collided with the rising terrain. During the post-accident investigation, no evidence was found of a mechanical failure or malfunction. CAUSE: Terrain clearance was not maintained for undetermined reasons. Mountainous terrain was a factor.
Sources:
NTSB: http://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/brief.asp?ev_id=20001211X11346
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 24-Oct-2008 10:30 | ASN archive | Added |
| 21-Dec-2016 19:24 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Damage, Category, Investigating agency] |
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