MINR · Cessna 172S · 2002-06-08 · Goldfield, NV, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX02LA192
Event ID
20020614X00887
Type
Accident
Date
2002-06-08
Location
Goldfield, NV, USA
Coordinates
37.731109, -117.237777
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
4
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
172S
Registration
N480DW
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a high density altitude takeoff. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of experience in the type of operation and a wind gust.