# NTSB Accident NYC00FA247
> **Piper PA-32-300** · 2000-09-02 · APPLE CREEK, OH, USA · FATL
## 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.

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