# NTSB Accident SEA97LA138
> **Piper PA-28-140** · 1997-06-13 · WALDPORT, OR, USA · SERS
## 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.

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