CESSNA 140
Cedar Mountain, UT — June 25, 2023
Event Information
| Date | June 25, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR23LA240 |
| Event ID | 20230626192449 |
| Location | Cedar Mountain, UT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.18866, -110.60317 |
| Airport | Cedar Mountain air strip |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 140 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s decision to depart with a high density altitude, which degraded the airplane’s climb performance and resulted in an impact with trees.
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.