SERS · CESSNA 177RG · 1994-01-01 · LA VETA, CO, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW94FA059
Event ID
20001206X00617
Type
Accident
Date
1994-01-01
Location
LA VETA, CO, USA
Coordinates
37.509468, -105.000953
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
2
Minor
2
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
5
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
177RG
Registration
N53049
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT DECISION TO ENTER A MOUNTAIN PASS AT AN INADEQUATE ALTITUDE, CAUSING THE AIRCRAFT'S CLIMB PERFORMANCE TO BE EXCEEDED. FACTORS WERE TURBULENCE AND DOWNDRAFTS.