Aviation accident DEN00FA009

1 fatal · Cessna 172R · 1999-10-23 · ASPEN, CO, USA

Event

NTSB number: DEN00FA009
Event ID: 20001212X19937
Type: Accident
Date: 1999-10-23
Location: ASPEN, CO, USA
Coordinates: 39.190227, -106.819168

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 2
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 3

Aircraft

Make: Cessna
Model: 172R
Registration: N9548A
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

the pilot's improper decision to fly directly up the center of the valley and not circle climb to gain sufficient terrain clearance altitude. A factor was inadequate route performance planning by the pilot.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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