N8509BCESSNA 1722021-11-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172S/N: 36209

Summary

On November 14, 2021, a Cessna 172 (N8509B) was involved in an accident near Stanley, ID. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's failure to attain sufficient airspeed for the airplane to climb with a tailwind.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR22LA037. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8509B.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, November 14, 2021
NTSB Number
WPR22LA037
Location
Stanley, ID
Event ID
20211118104264
Coordinates
44.723306, -115.003970
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 attain sufficient airspeed for the airplane to climb with a tailwind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
36209
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1957
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LAFLEUR JOEL A
Address
9 RIVER RD
City
GARDEN VALLEY
State / Zip Code
ID 83622-5003
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# WPR22LA037