Accident Details
Date
Friday, August 13, 2021
NTSB Number
WPR21LA319
Location
Panguitch, UT
Event ID
20210816103701
Coordinates
37.855664, -112.388000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
The airplane’s inability to maintain altitude during the initial climb due to a degradation in the airplane’s performance due to high-density altitude conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to conduct preflight performance planning calculations.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N1651J
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-24044
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
6000 DOUGLAS DR N
Status
Deregistered
City
CRYSTAL
State / Zip Code
MN 55429-2314
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# WPR21LA319