N6643ACessna (Textron Aviation) 1722026-05-10 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

Cessna (Textron Aviation) 172S/N: 28743

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, May 10, 2026
NTSB Number
WPR26LA180
Location
Marysvale, UT
Event ID
20260512202970
Coordinates
38.500384, -112.142640
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering in mountainous terrain prior to encountering a downdraft.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
Cessna (Textron Aviation)
Serial Number
28743
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1956
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MOORE MICHAEL J
Address
115 N 200 W
City
MONROE
State / Zip Code
UT 84754-4141
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# WPR26LA180