PIPER PA-28-140
Elko, NV — July 20, 2023
Event Information
| Date | July 20, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR23LA282 |
| Event ID | 20230724192686 |
| Location | Elko, NV |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.82500, -115.79133 |
| Airport | Elko Regional Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
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 | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to ensure adequate airplane performance before taking off from a significantly shorter runway than originally planned for.
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.