Accident · 2011-04-16
What the record says
- Event date
- 2011-04-16
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 172S (N1835U)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Westwind School of Aeronautics Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Westwind School of Aeronautics
Probable cause
The pilot's decision to conduct a touch-and-go arrival during his first flight to a high elevation airport, which resulted in an improper mixture adjustment and a partial loss of engine power for the takeoff and attempted climbout.
Source: NTSB case WPR11LA201Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot | Private | None | 27 | Class 1 (2010-12-14) | 109 total · 31 as PIC · 83 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.