Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, July 23, 1991
NTSB Number
ATL91LA140
Location
BOONE, NC
Event ID
20001212X17448
Coordinates
36.199569, -81.659896
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER'S PROCEDURES RELATED TO TAKEOFF PERFORMANCE. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE, THE HIGH OBSTRUCTIONS, AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPEREINCE WITH TAKEOFF OPERATIONS AT HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N75173
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32R-7680275
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
ABSHIRE DAVID L
Address
6401 DORA BLVD
Status
Deregistered
City
INDEPENDENCE
State / Zip Code
OH 44131
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ATL91LA140