# NTSB Accident LAX95LA201
> **CESSNA 180F** · 1995-06-03 · CARTAGO, CA, USA · SERS
## 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.

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