Summary
On May 28, 2023, a Cessna 175A (N5089) was involved in an incident near Enterprise, UT. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s inability to maintain altitude during an initial climbout in mountainous terrain after encountering a suspected downdraft.
This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR23LA204. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5089.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s inability to maintain altitude during an initial climbout in mountainous terrain after encountering a suspected downdraft.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR23LA204