# NTSB Accident CEN23FA174
> **Pool Cessna R172** · 2023-05-06 · Victor, CO, USA · FATL
## 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.

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