# NTSB Accident CEN24LA208
> **PIPER PA-38-112** · 2024-06-01 · Dalhart, TX, USA · NONE
## 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.

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