NONE · PIPER PA-28R-180 · 2013-06-18 · Durango, CO, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN13LA358
Event ID
20130619X35956
Type
Accident
Date
2013-06-18
Location
Durango, CO, USA
Coordinates
37.15139, -107.753608
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-28R-180
Registration
N7444J
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper decision to take off with a tailwind at a high-density altitude, which resulted in the airplane’s failure to maintain the initial climb rate.