N4149J

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-28-140S/N: 28-22474

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, July 20, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR23LA282
Location
Elko, NV
Event ID
20230724192686
Coordinates
40.824999, -115.791330
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to ensure adequate airplane performance before taking off from a significantly shorter runway than originally planned for.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-22474
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1966
Model / ICAO
PA-28-140P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28-140

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ELKO AVIATION GROUP LLC
Address
PO BOX 250
City
ELKO
State / Zip Code
NV 89803-0250
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# WPR23LA282