# NTSB Accident WPR21FA227
> **COVEY Tri Quickie** · 2021-06-15 · Gila Bend, AZ, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** WPR21FA227
- **Event ID:** 20210615103267
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2021-06-15
- **Location:** Gila Bend, AZ, USA
- **Coordinates:** 32.944636, -112.71357
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** COVEY
- **Model:** Tri Quickie
- **Registration:** N8054Y
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the reduced airplane performance due to high density altitude conditions.

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