# NTSB Accident ERA11FA348
> **PIPER PA-28-140** · 2011-06-18 · Guntersville, AL, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA11FA348
- **Event ID:** 20110618X25841
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2011-06-18
- **Location:** Guntersville, AL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.38861, -86.269721
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 3
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-28-140
- **Registration:** N1803T
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's excessive pitch attitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall during the takeoff initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to comply with weight and balance limitations.

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