PIPER PA28
Lititz, PA — November 20, 2020
Event Information
| Date | November 20, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA21LA049 |
| Event ID | 20201123102324 |
| Location | Lititz, PA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.12097, -76.29914 |
| Airport | Lancaster Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA28 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadvertent attempt to takeoff on a taxiway, rather than a runway, which resulted in a collision with a fence during takeoff.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.