# NTSB Accident WPR13LA038
> **CESSNA 172P** · 2012-11-11 · Maricopa, AZ, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** WPR13LA038
- **Event ID:** 20121111X63105
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2012-11-11
- **Location:** Maricopa, AZ, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.011112, -112.281669
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 172P
- **Registration:** N65835
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain proper pitch control during the initial climb, which resulted in a stall, loss of airplane control, and collision with terrain.

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