Aviation accident ATL01FA008

1 fatal · Piper PA-32RT · 2000-10-15 · SELMER, TN, USA

Event

NTSB number: ATL01FA008
Event ID: 20001212X22102
Type: Accident
Date: 2000-10-15
Location: SELMER, TN, USA
Coordinates: 35.170276, -88.589027

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 3
Minor: 1
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 5

Aircraft

Make: Piper
Model: PA-32RT
Registration: N789CS
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilots inadequate preflight planning and preparation, that resulted in exceeding the designed weight and balance of the airplane. Factors were the pilot's use of inappropriate medications and the collision with trees.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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