PIPER PA-28-140
Martinsville, IN — February 23, 2023
Event Information
| Date | February 23, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN23LA119 |
| Event ID | 20230223106770 |
| Location | Martinsville, IN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.45144, -86.32833 |
| Airport | Twelve Oaks Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-140 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadequate weather evaluation and failure to abort the takeoff that resulted in an impact with terrain.
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.