Summary
On July 20, 2023, a Piper PA-28-140 (N4149J) was involved in an accident near Elko, NV. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to ensure adequate airplane performance before taking off from a significantly shorter runway than originally planned for.
This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR23LA282. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4149J.
Accident Details
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
Registered Owner (Current)
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