# NTSB Accident MKC90FA017
> **PIPER PA-28-161** · 1989-10-24 · ELKADER, IA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MKC90FA017
- **Event ID:** 20001213X29665
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-10-24
- **Location:** ELKADER, IA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 42.850608, -91.399192
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-28-161
- **Registration:** N36163
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM THE RUNWAY MARKER AT THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY.

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