NTSB Identification: SEA85FYM03.
The docket is stored on NTSB microfiche number 30178.
Accident occurred Monday, July 29, 1985 in MANZANITA, OR
Aircraft: CESSNA 170B, registration: N8011A
Injuries: 2 Fatal.
NTSB investigators either traveled in support of this investigation or conducted a significant amount of investigative work without any travel, and used data obtained from various sources to prepare this aircraft accident report.AIRCRAFT WAS OBSERVED TO ENTER A LOW OVERCAST SHORTLY AFTER TAKE OFF. THE AIRCRAFT THEN HIT A MOUNTAIN ABOUT 4 MILES NORTH OF THE DEPARTURE AIRPORT.
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
WEATHER EVALUATION..NOT ATTAINED..PILOT IN COMMAND
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
PREFLIGHT BRIEFING SERVICE..NOT USED..PILOT IN COMMAND
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
VISUAL/AURAL PERCEPTION..PILOT IN COMMAND
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
SELF-INDUCED PRESSURE..PILOT IN COMMAND
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
VFR FLIGHT INTO IMC..PERFORMED..PILOT IN COMMAND
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
PROCEDURES/DIRECTIVES..NOT FOLLOWED..PILOT IN COMMAND
Contributing Factors
TERRAIN CONDITION..HIGH TERRAIN
Contributing Factors
WEATHER CONDITION..LOW CEILING
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