N2358V

Substantial
None

CESSNA 140S/N: 14594

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 25, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR23LA240
Location
Cedar Mountain, UT
Event ID
20230626192449
Coordinates
39.188663, -110.603170
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s decision to depart with a high density altitude, which degraded the airplane’s climb performance and resulted in an impact with trees.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
14594
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1948
Model / ICAO
140C140
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
140

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HERBERT AVIATION LLC
Address
PO BOX 678
City
SPRING CITY
State / Zip Code
UT 84662-0619
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# WPR23LA240