PIPER PA-24
Honesdale, PA — April 25, 2022
Event Information
| Date | April 25, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA22LA208 |
| Event ID | 20220427105008 |
| Location | Honesdale, PA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.51926, -75.25289 |
| Airport | Cherry Ridge Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-24 |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with the edge of the asphalt, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction due to a goose.
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.