CESSNA 172
Howe, ID — November 14, 2020
Event Information
| Date | November 14, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR21LA056 |
| Event ID | 20201117102297 |
| Location | Howe, ID |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.93056, -112.93805 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain after an encounter with a downdraft, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.