3 fatal · Piper PA-24-250 · 1996-10-31 · AVON PARK, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
ATL97FA014
Event ID
20001208X06831
Type
Accident
Date
1996-10-31
Location
AVON PARK, FL, USA
Coordinates
27.58974, -81.499481
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
3
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-24-250
Registration
N8353P
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper use of the elevator trim, which resulted in runway contact by the propeller during the takeoff roll and subsequent loss of aircraft control.