# NTSB Accident DEN06FA111
> **Piper PA-28R-201** · 2006-08-07 · Salida, CO, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DEN06FA111
- **Event ID:** 20060810X01143
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2006-08-07
- **Location:** Salida, CO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.616664, -106.300003
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-28R-201
- **Registration:** N6506C
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation.  Contributing factors in this accident were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the geographical area, his becoming lost/disoriented, his improper decision, the high density altitude, and the reduction in the airplane's climb performance.

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