# NTSB Accident ERA16LA212
> **PIPER PA28RT** · 2016-06-12 · Taylorsville, KY, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA16LA212
- **Event ID:** 20160613X30040
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2016-06-12
- **Location:** Taylorsville, KY, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.072223, -85.233886
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA28RT
- **Registration:** N42JA
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper decision to continue a takeoff with a partial loss of engine power that occurred early in the takeoff roll. The reason for the partial loss of engine power could not be determined because postaccident fire damage to the engine precluded an examination.

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