SERS · CESSNA 172A · 2008-08-28 · Albuquerque, NM, USA
Event
NTSB number
DFW08LA217
Event ID
20081007X93827
Type
Accident
Date
2008-08-28
Location
Albuquerque, NM, USA
Coordinates
35.140556, -106.790275
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
172A
Registration
N6539B
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain proper glide angle during the landing approach which resulted in a collision with a pole. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of qualification, experience and the high density altitude.