NONE · Cessna 140 · 2000-04-21 · RED LODGE, MT, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA00LA076
Event ID
20001212X20926
Type
Accident
Date
2000-04-21
Location
RED LODGE, MT, USA
Coordinates
45.190891, -109.240203
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
140
Registration
N3579V
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A high density altitude and inadequate preflight planning/preparation. Not attaining a proper climb rate, not maintaining a proper runway alignment, and gusting wind conditions were factors.