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July 17, 2005 · Cessna 172N · N120ER
Bonners Ferry, ID
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 17, 2005
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Bonners Ferry, ID
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N120ER
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA05LA145
The pilot reported that he flew up a canyon and was unable to maintain clearance from the rising terrain. The pilot reported no mechanical failure or malfunction with the aircraft at the time of the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering. Mountainous terrain was a factor.
Full Narrative
On July 17, 2005, about 1425 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 172N, N120ER, registered to and operated by Northern Air Inc., as a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, collided with mountainous terrain located approximately nine nautical miles northwest of Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft was substantially damaged and the certified private pilot received minor injuries. The passenger was seriously injured. The flight departed from Bonners Ferry about two hours prior to the accident. During a telephone interview, the pilot reported that he flew up a canyon and was unable to maintain clearance from the rising terrain. The pilot reported no mechanical failure or malfunction with the aircraft at the time of the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:25 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN120ER
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2G · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 21 · Second Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO