# NTSB Accident LAX94LA287
> **PIPER PA-28-140** · 1994-07-16 · ELKO, NV, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX94LA287
- **Event ID:** 20001206X01782
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1994-07-16
- **Location:** ELKO, NV, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.950519, -115.789123
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-28-140
- **Registration:** N6785W
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilots attempted takeoff with a strong and gusty tailwind.

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