Aviation accident FTW02FA222

2 fatal · Piper PA-28-180 · 2002-08-01 · Gypsum, CO, USA

Event

NTSB number: FTW02FA222
Event ID: 20020808X01340
Type: Accident
Date: 2002-08-01
Location: Gypsum, CO, USA
Coordinates: 39.808612, -107.27639

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 2
Serious: 2
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 4

Aircraft

Make: Piper
Model: PA-28-180
Registration: N6444J
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to perform remedial action and maintain clearance with the rising mountainous terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's poor planning/decision, the rising terrain, and the high density altitude.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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