# NTSB Accident LAX95LA221
> **CESSNA 172** · 1995-06-23 · YERINGTON, NV, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX95LA221
- **Event ID:** 20001207X03752
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1995-06-23
- **Location:** YERINGTON, NV, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.869632, -119.140541
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 3
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 172
- **Registration:** N5363T
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT DECISION TO ENTER MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN AT AN INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO SAFELY ESCAPE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE TERRAIN AND WEATHER CONDITIONS.

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