# NTSB Accident CEN20CA052
> **Piper PA28R** · 2019-12-31 · Onaga, KS, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN20CA052
- **Event ID:** 20191231X10905
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2019-12-31
- **Location:** Onaga, KS, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.498054, -96.175003
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 4
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA28R
- **Registration:** N3849T
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper decision to take off with the airplane at a high gross weight from a short, turf runway, which degraded its climb performance and led to a delayed aborted takeoff, a runway excursion, and impact with terrain.

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