# NTSB Accident LAX91FA401
> **PIPER PA-28-161** · 1991-09-21 · PLACERVILLE, CA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX91FA401
- **Event ID:** 20001212X18108
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1991-09-21
- **Location:** PLACERVILLE, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.729236, -120.800445
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 4
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 5
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-28-161
- **Registration:** N82857
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF AT A HIGH DENSITY AIRPORT WITH THE AIRPLANE EXCEEDING ITS MAXIMUM GROSS TAKEOFF WEIGHT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S USE OF ILLEGAL DRUGS AND ABUSE OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.

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