PIPER PA28R
Defuniak Springs, FL — May 4, 2023
Event Information
| Date | May 4, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA23LA217 |
| Event ID | 20230504107814 |
| Location | Defuniak Springs, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.73336, -86.15519 |
| Airport | DeFuniak Springs Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA28R |
| 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 while taking off in a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a berm. Contributing was the automated weather briefing which failed to include accurate wind information.
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.