MINR · PIPER PA-32RT-300 · 1992-06-30 · LEADVILLE, CO, USA
Event
NTSB number
DEN92LA065
Event ID
20001211X14844
Type
Accident
Date
1992-06-30
Location
LEADVILLE, CO, USA
Coordinates
39.240291, -106.290344
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
4
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-32RT-300
Registration
N109RH
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR WIND CONDITIONS AND MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. FACTORS INCLUDED: THE PILOT ALLOWING THE AIRPLANE TO LIFT OFF PREMATURELY, AND GUSTY CROSSWINDS.