Accident Details
Date
Monday, July 7, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA240
Location
La Garita, CO
Event ID
20250707200479
Coordinates
37.841753, -106.414950
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at low altitude in mountainous terrain. Contributing was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and aeronautical decision making.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2024
Model / ICAO
CCK-1865
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
CCK-1865
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
ABEL STEVE
Address
PO BOX 1215
City
BUDA
State / Zip Code
TX 78610-1215
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# CEN25LA240