# NTSB Accident FTW97LA107
> **Piper PA-32R-300** · 1997-02-18 · SALIDA, CO, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW97LA107
- **Event ID:** 20001208X07405
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-02-18
- **Location:** SALIDA, CO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.529632, -106.000633
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 5
- **Total aboard:** 5
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-32R-300
- **Registration:** N4477F
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The airplane's performance being exceeded due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.  Factors were the uphill runway, high density altitude, and the pilot's lack of experience performing takeoffs from a high altitude airport.

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