MINR · Piper PA-28-180 · 1999-03-15 · TRUCKEE, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX99LA120
Event ID
20001205X00344
Type
Accident
Date
1999-03-15
Location
TRUCKEE, CA, USA
Coordinates
39.330703, -120.240959
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-28-180
Registration
N4796L
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to obtain and maintain the proper climb airspeed during the initial takeoff climb, including his failure to anticipate the gust factor and density altitude effects in determining a safe airspeed.