N6280F

Substantial
Serious

CESSNA 172NS/N: 17273178

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
NTSB Number
WPR22LA069
Location
Auburn, CA
Event ID
20211228104450
Coordinates
38.943167, -121.134160
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain altitude during an instrument approach, which resulted in an impact with power lines.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N6280F
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17273178
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
172NC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
FOX TWO LLC
Address
2855 HASSLER RD
Status
Deregistered
City
CAMINO
State / Zip Code
CA 95709-9791
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# WPR22LA069