# NTSB Accident DEN01LA130
> **Cessna 172RG** · 2001-07-28 · Gunnison, CO, USA · SERS
## 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.

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