NONE · PIPER PA-28-140 · 2010-06-04 · Richfield, UT, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR10LA302
Event ID
20100621X41301
Type
Accident
Date
2010-06-04
Location
Richfield, UT, USA
Coordinates
38.736389, -112.098892
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-28-140
Registration
N3922K
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot’s decision to operate the unairworthy airplane with suspected performance deficiencies in a high density altitude and the subsequent partial loss of engine power due to low compression.