# NTSB Accident FTW98FA229
> **Piper PA-23-160** · 1998-05-18 · GUTHRIE, OK, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW98FA229
- **Event ID:** 20001211X10052
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1998-05-18
- **Location:** GUTHRIE, OK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 35.840518, -97.419303
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-23-160
- **Registration:** N4410P
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The designated pilot examiner's decision to execute a single engine go-around which exceeded the airplane's engine out climb capability in the gear down configuration. Factors were the arcing of an electrical wire that grounded the engine starter and the high density altitude.

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