SERS · CESSNA 180F · 1995-06-03 · CARTAGO, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX95LA201
Event ID
20001207X03735
Type
Accident
Date
1995-06-03
Location
CARTAGO, CA, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
2
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
180F
Registration
N2198Z
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the pilot's inflight decision to attempt a low pass over a mountain airstrip at a high density alitude atmospheric condition, and, his failure to retract the flaps during the climb-out from the pass. The rising mountainous terrain surrounding the landing strip, downdrafts, and the high density altitude condition were factors in the accident.