3 fatal · Piper PA-32R-301 · 1997-07-02 · ST. PAUL, MN, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI97FA200
Event ID
20001208X08307
Type
Accident
Date
1997-07-02
Location
ST. PAUL, MN, USA
Coordinates
44.929542, -93.079078
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
3
Serious
1
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
5
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-32R-301
Registration
N83353
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. Related factors were the pilot's diverted attention and gusty wind conditions.