SERS · CESSNA C-172G · 1991-12-14 · JACKSON, MT, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA92LA028
Event ID
20001212X18666
Type
Accident
Date
1991-12-14
Location
JACKSON, MT, USA
Coordinates
45.310909, -113.349502
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
2
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
C-172G
Registration
N4244L
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER AIRSPEED. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE IMPROPER FLAP SETTING, THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE, MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN, LACK OF EXPERIENCE BY THE PILOT, AND DOWNDRAFFT WINDS.