PIPER PA-38-112
Dalhart, TX, June 1, 2024
Event Information
| Date | June 1, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Dalhart, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.01524, -102.56620 |
| Airport | DALHART MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN24LA208 |
| Event ID | 20240603194369 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-38-112 |
| Registration # | N9715T |
| Owner | EASY SMILES AND EXPENSIVE WATCHES LLC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper decision to take off with the airplane over its maximum allowable gross weight at a high density altitude, which degraded its climb performance and led an off airport landing.
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.