# NTSB Accident NYC89LA164
> **PIPER PA-28-160** · 1989-07-14 · HAMMOND, NY, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC89LA164
- **Event ID:** 20001213X28962
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-07-14
- **Location:** HAMMOND, NY, USA
- **Coordinates:** 42.290821, -78.240524
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-28-160
- **Registration:** N5913W
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S DECISION TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF WITH INSUFFICIENT RUNWAY REMAINING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE THE ACCIDENT WAS A WET GRASS RUNWAY AND THE FAULTY TACHOMETER WHICH INFLUENCED THE PILOT'S DECISION.

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