# NTSB Accident SEA89FA126
> **PIPER PA-22-150** · 1989-07-03 · ELGIN, OR, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA89FA126
- **Event ID:** 20001213X28973
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-07-03
- **Location:** ELGIN, OR, USA
- **Coordinates:** 45.610198, -117.889732
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 3
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-22-150
- **Registration:** N6941B
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED DURING TAKEOFF/INITIAL CLIMB, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE:  QUARTERING TAILWIND, HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE, AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF RECENT EXPERIENCE IN THE AIRCRAFT.

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