# NTSB Accident CHI91LA164
> **PIPER PA-32-300** · 1991-05-24 · ST. CHARLES, MO, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI91LA164
- **Event ID:** 20001212X16957
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1991-05-24
- **Location:** ST. CHARLES, MO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.789299, -90.510147
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 3
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-32-300
- **Registration:** N931VN
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE TAKEOFF GROUND RUN.  FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE GUSTY CROSSWIND CONDITIONS, THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE AND THE VEHICLES WHICH THE AIRPLANE CONTACTED.

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