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Aviation accident DEN03FA028

1 fatal · Piper PA-32-300 · 2002-12-29 · Steamboat Spgs, CO, USA

Event

NTSB number
DEN03FA028
Event ID
20030107X00026
Type
Accident
Date
2002-12-29
Location
Steamboat Spgs, CO, USA
Coordinates
40.33472, -106.688888

Injuries

Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
3
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
4

Aircraft

Make
Piper
Model
PA-32-300
Registration
N7989C
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision making resulting in insufficient altitude to fly over the mountain, and the subsequent inadvertent stall/mush into tree covered mountainous terrain. Contributing factors were the tail wind and high density altitude weather conditions, the airplane's aft center of gravity condition exceeding limitations, and the improper use of the airplane by the pilot [STC limitation to haul parachutist only; two passengers flying without seats].

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
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