Casualties unknown

Cessna 172N Missing After Departing Concord, California (N6452D)

Monterey, CA, US

On January 15, 2001, a Cessna 172N (registration N6452D) operated by Juan F. Espinoza was involved in an aviation accident near Monterey, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Undetermined. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A Cessna 172N, N6452D, went missing on January 15, 2001, after departing Concord, California, around 1420 PST. The private pilot is missing; VMC prevailed and no flight plan was filed.

Incident Overview

On January 15, 2001, a Cessna 172N, registration N6452D, was reported missing after departing from Concord, California, at approximately 1420 Pacific Standard Time. The flight was a personal operation conducted under 14 CFR Part 91, with the pilot/owner as the believed sole occupant. The destination of the flight was unknown.

Conditions and Flight Plan

Visual meteorological conditions (VMC) were reported at the time of departure. No flight plan had been filed for the trip.

Current Status

The private pilot remains missing as of the time of the report. No additional information regarding the aircraft's whereabouts or the pilot's condition is available.

Aircraft Information

The missing aircraft is a Cessna 172N, a single-engine high-wing general aviation airplane.

Investigation

No further details from the investigation have been released. The source provides no analysis or conclusions beyond the basic facts summarized above.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 15 Jan 2001 Cessna 172N accident near Monterey, CA?

A Cessna 172N, N6452D, went missing on January 15, 2001, after departing Concord, California, around 1420 PST. The private pilot is missing; VMC prevailed and no flight plan was filed.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 15 Jan 2001 involved a Cessna 172N, registration N6452D, operated by Juan F. Espinoza, at Monterey, CA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Undetermined.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20010209X00431. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.