# NTSB Accident DEN89FA131
> **BOEING PT-17** · 1989-06-03 · MEEKER, CO, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DEN89FA131
- **Event ID:** 20001213X28545
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-06-03
- **Location:** MEEKER, CO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.050861, -107.890983
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BOEING
- **Model:** PT-17
- **Registration:** N555JW
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE INADVERTENT STALL-SPIN AT AN ALTITUDE INSUFFICIENT TO EFFECT A SAFE RECOVERY. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS INCLUDE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND WIND SHEAR.

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