# NTSB Accident FTW95FA349
> **CESSNA 172D** · 1995-04-24 · TSAILE, AZ, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW95FA349
- **Event ID:** 20001207X03279
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1995-04-24
- **Location:** TSAILE, AZ, USA
- **Coordinates:** 36.269779, -109.260643
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 4
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 172D
- **Registration:** N2587Y
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN TERRAIN CLEARANCE. FACTORS WERE THE PILOT'S LACK OF MOUNTAIN FLYING EXPERIENCE AND THE RISING TERRAIN.

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