# NTSB Accident ATL97FA014
> **Piper PA-24-250** · 1996-10-31 · AVON PARK, FL, USA · FATL
## 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.

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