No fatalities
26 Sep 2024: CESSNA 172P — Glass Cockpit Aviation — Kooskia, ID
On 26 Sep 2024, a CESSNA 172P operated by Glass Cockpit Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Kooskia, ID. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: 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 summary draws on records from NTSB; 13 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
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.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotCapability exceeded