SERS · Cessna 172RG · 2001-07-28 · Gunnison, CO, USA
Event
NTSB number
DEN01LA130
Event ID
20010807X01621
Type
Accident
Date
2001-07-28
Location
Gunnison, CO, USA
Coordinates
38.499443, -106.801109
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
3
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
172RG
Registration
N401TA
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the pilot's failure to attain the proper climb rate, and his improper inflight planning/decision to attempt to cross mountainous terrain at an inadequate altitude. Contributing factors were the downdraft and the pilot's total lack of experience in mountain flying.