Accident: Pool Cessna R172
May 6, 2023 · Victor, CO
NTSB numberCEN23FA174Event id20230507114698
- 4
- Fatalities
- 0
- Serious injuries
- 0
- Minor injuries
- 0
- Uninjured
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to follow established mountain flying guidance, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with trees and mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s reduced climb performance at the elevated density altitude and the presence of moderate turbulence as forecasted.
Source: National Transportation Safety Board. Record last changed Oct 28, 2026, 10:54 UTC.
Aircraft involved
- Aircraft
- Pool Cessna R172
- Registration
- N15188
- Year built
- 2012
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Operating rules
- Part 91: general aviation
- Defining event
- Enroute-cruise Loss of control in flight
Source: National Transportation Safety Board aviation accident database. Counts only; Voydar holds no names.
Nearest airports
Airports with a Voydar profile closest to the recorded position. Proximity only.
- Fremont County Airport (CNE)13 nm (25 km) south
- Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field (FCS)16 nm (29 km) east
- City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS)20 nm (38 km) north-east
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