# NTSB Accident SEA91LA218
> **PIPER PA-22-135** · 1991-08-22 · MEAD, WA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA91LA218
- **Event ID:** 20001212X17994
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1991-08-22
- **Location:** MEAD, WA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 47.830966, -117.210334
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 2
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-22-135
- **Registration:** N3781A
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

IMPROPER PREFLIGHT PLANNING BY THE PILOT, AND THE PILOT'S DELAY IN ABORTING THE TAKEOFF. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE HIGH TEMPERATURE AND UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDIITON.

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