MINR · CESSNA 172M · 1989-08-05 · RUIDOSO, NM, USA
Event
NTSB number
DEN89LA187
Event ID
20001213X29098
Type
Accident
Date
1989-08-05
Location
RUIDOSO, NM, USA
Coordinates
33.350463, -105.680198
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
3
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
172M
Registration
N9183H
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE MIXTURE CONTROL AND CARBURETOR HEAT DURING A TAKEOFF IN HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE CONDITIONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE.