# NTSB Accident ATL01FA008
> **Piper PA-32RT** · 2000-10-15 · SELMER, TN, USA · FATL
## 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.

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