# NTSB Accident CHI02LA123
> **Piper PA-32RT-300** · 2002-04-25 · Viburnum, MO, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI02LA123
- **Event ID:** 20020510X00656
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-04-25
- **Location:** Viburnum, MO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 37.710304, -91.120498
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 4
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-32RT-300
- **Registration:** N36555
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper short field takeoff planning and procedure.  The takeoff weight above the maximum gross weight and the hill were contributing factors.

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