PIPER PA-28-180
West Chester, PA, March 21, 2021
Event Information
| Date | March 21, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | West Chester, PA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.98998, -75.57857 |
| Airport | BRANDYWINE RGNL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA21LA161 |
| Event ID | 20210322102792 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-180 |
| Registration # | N24JN |
| Operator | BRANDYWINE FLIGHT SCHOOL |
| Owner | BRANDYWINE FLIGHT SCHOOL |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with airport lights and a hangar.
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.