Cessna 172N accident near Monterey, California, January 15, 2001
On January 15, 2001 at about 10:20 pm local time, a Cessna 172N, registered N6452D, was destroyed in an accident near Monterey, California. It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person was killed. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
Undetermined.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- January 15, 2001 · about 10:20 pm local time
- Place
- Monterey, California · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 172N · all 172Ns on the register
- Registration
- N6452D · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
On January 15, 2001, a Cessna 172N, N6452D, was reported as missing. The personal flight originated from Concord, California, about 1420 hours Pacific standard time on a personal flight to an unknown destination. The pilot/owner was operating the airplane under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The private pilot, believed to be the sole occupant, is missing. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. No flight plan had been filed. No additional information is available.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Injury: fatal
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: CCR Concord CA at 11:20 pm
- Destination: Unknown
- Flight plan: none
Weather at the time
- Wind: from 350° at 16 knots, gusting 22
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 55°F (13°C), dew point 21°F (-6°C)
- Altimeter: 30.07 inHg
- Observation at 2:53 pm from CCR
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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