# NTSB Accident MKC89FA201
> **PIPER PA-22-150** · 1989-09-30 · ST. CHARLES, MN, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MKC89FA201
- **Event ID:** 20001213X29458
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-09-30
- **Location:** ST. CHARLES, MN, USA
- **Coordinates:** 43.959701, -92.060722
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 2
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-22-150
- **Registration:** N7844D
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A POSITIVE RATE OF CLIMB DURING A NIGHT TAKEOFF. CONTRIBUTING FACTOR(S) WAS: AN OUT-OF-C.G AIRPLANE, TAKEOFF WITH ONLY ONE MAGNETO OPERATING; AND THE LIMITED VISION OF THE PILOT.

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