# NTSB Accident WPR23FA289
> **CESSNA 177** · 2023-07-29 · Gillette, WY, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** WPR23FA289
- **Event ID:** 20230730192741
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2023-07-29
- **Location:** Gillette, WY, USA
- **Coordinates:** 44.329643, -105.53788
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 2
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 177
- **Registration:** N3357T
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's decision to depart the high-density-altitude airport with the airplane at the maximum gross weight limit.

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