MINR · Cessna 172P · 1998-05-17 · MONUMENT VALLEY, UT, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW98LA220
Event ID
20001211X10072
Type
Accident
Date
1998-05-17
Location
MONUMENT VALLEY, UT, USA
Coordinates
37.080715, -110.249923
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
172P
Registration
N65759
FAR Part
135
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing. Factors were gusty, crosswind conditions, the pilot's lack of experience in type of operation and geographic area, mountainous terrain, and high density altitude.