PIPER PA-38-112
Harvard, IL — August 10, 2023
Event Information
| Date | August 10, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN23LA362 |
| Event ID | 20230814192870 |
| Location | Harvard, IL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.42200, -88.61350 |
| Airport | Adkins Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-38-112 |
| 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 directional control during takeoff that resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with the cornfield.
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.