Summary
On September 26, 2024, a Cessna 172P (N54829) was involved in an accident near Kooskia, ID. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s decision to descend into a canyon that exceeded the performance capabilities of the airplane, which resulted in an impact with trees and terrain.
This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR24LA315. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N54829.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s decision to descend into a canyon that exceeded the performance capabilities of the airplane, which resulted in an impact with trees and terrain.
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# WPR24LA315