# NTSB Accident DEN91FA132
> **CESSNA 172N** · 1991-09-15 · TERERRO, NM, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DEN91FA132
- **Event ID:** 20001212X18082
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1991-09-15
- **Location:** TERERRO, NM, USA
- **Coordinates:** 35.739807, -105.670928
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 172N
- **Registration:** N4868F
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

A FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE OBSTACLE CLEARANCE IN MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN.  FACTORS WERE: LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE AIRCRAFT, AND INSUFFICIENT STANDARDS BY THE OPERATOR.

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