MINR · PIPER PA-28-140 · 1989-07-24 · VASHON, WA, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA89LA140
Event ID
20001213X28986
Type
Accident
Date
1989-07-24
Location
VASHON, WA, USA
Coordinates
47.419589, -122.449707
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-28-140
Registration
N8402C
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS, HIGH OBSTRUCTIONS (TREES), AND SOFT TERRAIN WHERE THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN DURING THE ABORTED TAKEOFF.