# NTSB Accident SEA04FA143
> **Piper PA-28-140** · 2004-07-25 · Cle Elum, WA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA04FA143
- **Event ID:** 20040803X01133
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-07-25
- **Location:** Cle Elum, WA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 47.194168, -120.896942
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 2
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-28-140
- **Registration:** N1912H
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to obtain and maintain a safe rate of climb after takeoff, due to his failure to perform pre-takeoff weight/balance and takeoff/climb performance calculations. Factors include a high density altitude environment, and trees off the departure end of the runway.

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