4 fatal · Piper PA-32-300 · 2000-09-02 · APPLE CREEK, OH, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC00FA247
Event ID
20001212X22047
Type
Accident
Date
2000-09-02
Location
APPLE CREEK, OH, USA
Coordinates
40.750957, -81.840629
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
4
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
5
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-32-300
Registration
N2102X
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
The pilot's premature liftoff and failure to attain a proper climb rate. Factors related to the accident were the over-gross weight conditions, and the low cloud ceilings.