SERS · Piper PA-28-140 · 1997-06-13 · WALDPORT, OR, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA97LA138
Event ID
20001208X08254
Type
Accident
Date
1997-06-13
Location
WALDPORT, OR, USA
Coordinates
44.450313, -123.939544
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
2
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-28-140
Registration
N1438T
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation to ensure he could execute a safe departure in the meteorological conditions present at the time. Related factors included: the unfavorable/variable/gusty wind conditions; and a power line near the departure end of the runway.