# NTSB Accident LAX03FA100
> **Cessna 172N** · 2003-02-23 · ELY, NV, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX03FA100
- **Event ID:** 20030312X00319
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-02-23
- **Location:** ELY, NV, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.817222, -114.909721
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 172N
- **Registration:** N9885J
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance while flying in a box canyon.

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*Source: [NTSB CAROL](https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-main-public/basic-search?source=ntsb&type=event&ntsb_number=LAX03FA100) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*