# NTSB Accident LAX03LA240
> **Cessna 180C** · 2003-07-23 · Punkin Center, AZ, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX03LA240
- **Event ID:** 20030724X01181
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-07-23
- **Location:** Punkin Center, AZ, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.855278, -111.308609
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 180C
- **Registration:** N767RK
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to attain adequate climb rate to ensure clearance from obstacles.  The tailwind and high density altitude were factors.

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