Accident Details
Date
Saturday, June 1, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN24LA208
Location
Dalhart, TX
Event ID
20240603194369
Coordinates
36.015240, -102.566200
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 improper decision to take off with the airplane over its maximum allowable gross weight at a high density altitude, which degraded its climb performance and led an off airport landing.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N9715T
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
38-78A0168
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
EASY SMILES AND EXPENSIVE WATCHES LLC
Address
2435 VOLUSIA AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
PANAMA CITY
State / Zip Code
FL 32405-7139
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# CEN24LA208