NONE · CESSNA 172N · 2013-04-28 · Henderson, NV, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR13LA209
Event ID
20130428X00603
Type
Accident
Date
2013-04-28
Location
Henderson, NV, USA
Coordinates
35.970275, -115.133888
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
3
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
172N
Registration
N3483E
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, including operating in excess of the maximum certified gross weight and center of gravity limits at a high density altitude, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to maintain a positive rate of climb after takeoff.