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Accident · Destroyed

FAA accident report · Cessna 172N · Ely, NV · February 23, 2003

Date: February 23, 2003 · 08:30 local
Place: Ely, NV
Phase of flight: Cruise/Level Flight
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Destroyed
Aircraft: N9885J
NTSB investigation: NTSBLAX03FA100
Reported as: Cessna 172N
People aboard: 2
Fatal injuries: 2
Pilot’s flight hours: 100 total20 in this make and model20 in the last 90 days

N9885JRegistration cancelled Jul 30, 2010 · Cessna 172NS/N 17273948 · Built 1980 Airframe modelCessna 172N Engine modelLycoming 0-320 seriesReciprocating

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What happened

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(-23) On February 23, 2003, about 0830 PST, Cessna 172N, N9885J, collided with mountainous terrain near Ely, Nevada.

As the FAA filed it

(-23) ON FEBRUARY 23, 2003, ABOUT 0830 PST, CESSNA 172N, N9885J, COLLIDED WITH MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN NEAR ELY, NEVADA.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB LAX03FA100Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportEly, NVthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance while flying in a box canyon.Feb 23, 2003 · Substantial damage

Other reports on N9885J · 1

Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.

Accident 19910616022739ALevel Off Touchdown · Rifle, COBounced on landing went around not knowing impact bent prop and blew nose tire. Landed safely. Unsettled by trafficJun 16, 1991 · Substantial damage