# NTSB Accident WPR12LA189
> **CESSNA 172D** · 2012-04-28 · Beckwourth, CA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** WPR12LA189
- **Event ID:** 20120428X75917
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2012-04-28
- **Location:** Beckwourth, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.493331, -120.17028
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 172D
- **Registration:** N2559U
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during initial climb, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.

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