# NTSB Accident FTW94LA240
> **PIPER PA-32-300** · 1994-07-20 · MORIARITY, NM, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW94LA240
- **Event ID:** 20001206X01750
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1994-07-20
- **Location:** MORIARITY, NM, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.999702, -106.039939
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 3
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-32-300
- **Registration:** N71RJ
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS AND THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE. FACTORS WERE GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS, DOWNDRAFTS AND THE DEGRADED ENGINE PERFORMANCE DUE TO PERVIOUS DETONATION DAMAGE.

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