# NTSB Accident WPR10LA302
> **PIPER PA-28-140** · 2010-06-04 · Richfield, UT, USA · NONE
## 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.

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