# NTSB Accident CHI07CA306
> **Piper PA-12** · 2007-09-26 · Detroit Lakes, MN, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI07CA306
- **Event ID:** 20071029X01683
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2007-09-26
- **Location:** Detroit Lakes, MN, USA
- **Coordinates:** 46.825, -95.885559
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-12
- **Registration:** N2560M
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The reduced airplane climb performance capability resulting in the pilot not obtaining a proper climb rate during takeoff and the inadequate flare by the pilot during the aborted takeoff. Additional causes were the inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot, the airplane weight and balance exceeded by the pilot, and the inadequate compensation for wind conditions by they pilot.  A contributing factor was the low airspeed at the time of the aborted takeoff.

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