# NTSB Accident WPR24LA315
> **CESSNA 172P** · 2024-09-26 · Kooskia, ID, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** WPR24LA315
- **Event ID:** 20240930195225
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2024-09-26
- **Location:** Kooskia, ID, USA
- **Coordinates:** 46.327919, -115.0702
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 172P
- **Registration:** N54829
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot’s decision to descend into a canyon that exceeded the performance capabilities of the airplane, which resulted in an impact with trees and terrain.

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