Accident · 2024-09-26
What the record says
- Event date
- 2024-09-26
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Serious injury
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 172P (N54829)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- AVIATE LLC DBA Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- AVIATE LLC DBA
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.
Source: NTSB case WPR24LA315Flight 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 pilot flying | Private | None | 35 | Class 3 (2022-09-29) | 128.7 total · 106.3 in this make/model · 45.1 as PIC |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.