# NTSB Accident SEA89LA140
> **PIPER PA-28-140** · 1989-07-24 · VASHON, WA, USA · MINR
## 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.

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