SERS · Piper PA-32R-301T · 2001-09-07 · Downers Grove, IL, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI01FA312
Event ID
20010912X01925
Type
Accident
Date
2001-09-07
Location
Downers Grove, IL, USA
Coordinates
41.759895, -88.010673
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
3
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-32R-301T
Registration
N81557
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the improper preflight planning/preparation and the short field take off/procedure not followed by the pilot. Contributing factors were the airplane's forward center of gravity, the variable gusting wind and improper weight and balance calculations by maintenance personnel.