4 fatal · Pool Cessna R172 · 2023-05-06 · Victor, CO, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN23FA174
Event ID
20230507114698
Type
Accident
Date
2023-05-06
Location
Victor, CO, USA
Coordinates
38.6506, -105.08712
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
4
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
Pool Cessna
Model
R172
Registration
N15188
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to follow established mountain flying guidance, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with trees and mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s reduced climb performance at the elevated density altitude and the presence of moderate turbulence as forecasted.