# NTSB Accident GAA17CA526
> **CESSNA 172** · 2017-09-10 · Coolin, ID, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** GAA17CA526
- **Event ID:** 20170910X00117
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2017-09-10
- **Location:** Coolin, ID, USA
- **Coordinates:** 48.518611, -116.822219
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 3
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 172
- **Registration:** N5703A
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's decision to take off in high-density altitude and gusting quartering tailwind conditions, which resulted in a loss of lift and an inability to gain altitude during the initial climb.

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