PIPER PA-28-140
Panguitch, UT — August 13, 2021
Event Information
| Date | August 13, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR21LA319 |
| Event ID | 20210816103701 |
| Location | Panguitch, UT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.85566, -112.38800 |
| Airport | PANGUITCH MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-140 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The airplane’s inability to maintain altitude during the initial climb due to a degradation in the airplane’s performance due to high-density altitude conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to conduct preflight performance planning calculations.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.