NONE · Piper PA-22-150 · 1999-07-24 · LIMON, CO, USA
Event
NTSB number
DEN99LA128
Event ID
20001212X19251
Type
Accident
Date
1999-07-24
Location
LIMON, CO, USA
Coordinates
39.259864, -103.679954
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-22-150
Registration
N4540A
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's selection of the wrong runway for takeoff. Factors were a direct tailwind and high density altitude that deteriorated the airplane's climb capability, and unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.