CESSNA 175A
Enterprise, UT — May 28, 2023
Event Information
| Date | May 28, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR23LA204 |
| Event ID | 20230531192268 |
| Location | Enterprise, UT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.51200, -113.78146 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 175A |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s inability to maintain altitude during an initial climbout in mountainous terrain after encountering a suspected downdraft.
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.