# NTSB Accident MIA02LA140
> **Piper PA-28-161** · 2002-07-24 · Okeechobee, FL, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA02LA140
- **Event ID:** 20020731X01259
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-07-24
- **Location:** Okeechobee, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 27.262777, -80.849723
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-28-161
- **Registration:** N9284H
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll following a short field approach and landing, resulting in the on-ground collision with a fence.

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