# NTSB Accident SEA00LA076
> **Cessna 140** · 2000-04-21 · RED LODGE, MT, USA · NONE
## 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.

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