4 fatal · CESSNA 177RG · 1994-08-12 · SO. LAKE TAHOE, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX94FA318
Event ID
20001206X02065
Type
Accident
Date
1994-08-12
Location
SO. LAKE TAHOE, CA, USA
Coordinates
38.840591, -120.010093
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
4
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
177RG
Registration
N217AF
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's decision to take off from a high density altitude airport at an over allowable gross weight condition. Factors in the accident were the high density altitude, down drafts, and the pilot's lack of familiarity operting from high density altitude airports.