# NTSB Accident FTW94LA171
> **PIPER PA-28-140** · 1994-05-22 · POTTSBORO, TX, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW94LA171
- **Event ID:** 20001206X01295
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1994-05-22
- **Location:** POTTSBORO, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.770713, -96.669502
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 2
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-28-140
- **Registration:** N9687W
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO DETERMINE, PRIOR TO LANDING AT THE AIRPORT, THAT THE RUNWAY LENGTH WOULD BE INADEQUATE FOR A SAFE TAKEOFF, AND HIS SUBSEQUENT FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED SHORT-FIELD TAKEOFF PROCEDURES. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE: HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND THE PILOT'S OSTENTATIOUS DISPLAY.

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