N8278B

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172S/N: 36078

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, November 14, 2020
NTSB Number
WPR21LA056
Location
Howe, ID
Event ID
20201117102297
Coordinates
43.930556, -112.938050
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain after an encounter with a downdraft, which resulted in a collision with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N8278B
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
36078
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1957
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ROTHGEB JACOB D
Address
PO BOX 914
Status
Deregistered
City
BURNS
State / Zip Code
OR 97720-0914
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR21LA056