SERS · CESSNA 177B · 2008-09-14 · Truckee, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA08CA199
Event ID
20081017X42817
Type
Accident
Date
2008-09-14
Location
Truckee, CA, USA
Coordinates
39.316387, -120.130554
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
3
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
177B
Registration
N30692
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper decision to take off in a heavily loaded airplane under the ambient conditions that existed at the time. Contributing to the accident was the mountainous/hilly terrain, a high density altitude, gusty winds and downdrafts.