# NTSB Accident CHI94LA064
> **PIPER PA-23-150** · 1994-01-14 · DOWAGIAC, MI, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI94LA064
- **Event ID:** 20001206X00607
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1994-01-14
- **Location:** DOWAGIAC, MI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.979988, -86.109146
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 3
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-23-150
- **Registration:** N1346P
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAWN
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

was the pilot not maintaining directional control during the takeoff ground roll.  Factors related to the accident were the icy, snow covered runway and poor preflight planning/preparation.

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