# NTSB Accident CHI97LA294
> **Piper PA-32R-300** · 1997-09-17 · FARGO, ND, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI97LA294
- **Event ID:** 20001208X08815
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-09-17
- **Location:** FARGO, ND, USA
- **Coordinates:** 46.929359, -96.829696
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-32R-300
- **Registration:** N2680Q
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance to the runway, while on final approach to land, and failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the runway during the landing.  The exposed runway lip was a related factor.

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