Accident Sequence
A Piper PA-32-260, which had been modified to a PA-32-300 by exchanging the engine, taxied to the end of a 3,121-foot runway for takeoff in calm wind conditions. The aircraft was loaded with full fuel tanks, a pilot and passenger, and 30 pounds of luggage. A ground witness observed the aircraft roll approximately 2,850 feet before becoming airborne. Immediately after takeoff, the aircraft touched down on a flat roof of a commercial building, collided with the parapet, and crashed into the street below.
Aircraft Configuration
The aircraft was originally a Piper PA-32-260 but had undergone a modification to a PA-32-300 model through an engine exchange. No further details about the aircraft registration, operator, or location were specified in the source.
Post-Crash Examination
Post-crash examination of the engine revealed rust particles and water throughout the fuel system. The source did not provide a probable cause for the accident or attribute the sequence of events to any specific factor.