CESSNA R172K
Trapper Creek, AK — February 17, 2024
Event Information
| Date | February 17, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC24LA015 |
| Event ID | 20240220193818 |
| Location | Trapper Creek, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 62.49316, -150.76918 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | R172K |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DUSK |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall; loss of airplane control; and impact 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.