No fatalities

CESSNA 152 accident at Salt Lake City, UT, 7 Sept 2022

Salt Lake City, UT, United States

On September 7, 2022, a CESSNA 152 operated by Kelly Allred was involved in an aviation accident near Salt Lake City, UT. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The airplane’s encounter with a microburst during initial climb that resulted in a loss of altitude and subsequent collision with a tree. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The airplane’s encounter with a microburst during initial climb that resulted in a loss of altitude and subsequent collision with a tree.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Attain/maintain not possibleEffect on equipmentInstructor/check pilot

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 7 Sept 2022 CESSNA 152 accident near Salt Lake City, UT?

The airplane’s encounter with a microburst during initial climb that resulted in a loss of altitude and subsequent collision with a tree.

Were there any fatalities in the 7 Sept 2022 CESSNA 152 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 7 Sept 2022 involved a CESSNA 152, operated by Kelly Allred, at Salt Lake City, UT.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The airplane’s encounter with a microburst during initial climb that resulted in a loss of altitude and subsequent collision with a tree.