N9715TPIPER PA-38-1122024-06-01 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-38-112S/N: 38-78A0168

Summary

On June 01, 2024, a Piper PA-38-112 (N9715T) was involved in an incident near Dalhart, TX. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: 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.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN24LA208. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9715T.

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
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
38-78A0168
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
PA-38-112PA38
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

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