SERS · CESSNA 172 · 1995-08-24 · SOLDOTNA, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC95LA149
Event ID
20001207X04142
Type
Accident
Date
1995-08-24
Location
SOLDOTNA, AK, USA
Coordinates
60.320915, -150.790527
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
3
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
172
Registration
N96911
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO ASSURE CLEARANCE FROM OBSTRUCTIONS. THE DOWNDRAFT WAS A RELATED FACTOR.