# NTSB Accident CEN13LA358
> **PIPER PA-28R-180** · 2013-06-18 · Durango, CO, USA · NONE
## 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.

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