NONE · PIPER PA-38-112 · 2024-06-01 · Dalhart, TX, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN24LA208
Event ID
20240603194369
Type
Accident
Date
2024-06-01
Location
Dalhart, TX, USA
Coordinates
36.01524, -102.5662
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-38-112
Registration
N9715T
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot’s improper decision to take off with the airplane over its maximum allowable gross weight at a high density altitude, which degraded its climb performance and led an off airport landing.