# NTSB Accident DEN02FA084
> **Cessna 172K** · 2002-07-31 · Greeley, CO, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DEN02FA084
- **Event ID:** 20020808X01333
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-07-31
- **Location:** Greeley, CO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.435832, -104.631942
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 172K
- **Registration:** N7383G
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the student pilot's improper handling of the airplane's controls (for reason undetermined), and the inadequate supervision of the flight instructor.  A contributing factor was the high density altitude weather condition.

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