PIPER PA28
Somerset, KY — April 8, 2023
Event Information
| Date | April 8, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA23LA199 |
| Event ID | 20230418107078 |
| Location | Somerset, KY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.05096, -84.62002 |
| Airport | LAKE CUMBERLAND RGNL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA28 |
| 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 control of the airplane during the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an airport navigation antenna.
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.