# NTSB Accident IAD05LA057
> **Piper PA-28-151** · 2005-04-20 · Hampton, NH, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** IAD05LA057
- **Event ID:** 20050425X00498
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2005-04-20
- **Location:** Hampton, NH, USA
- **Coordinates:** 42.962501, -70.828613
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 2
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-28-151
- **Registration:** N8251F
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper decision to depart with a tailwind, and his failure to perform preflight performance calculations.

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