PIPER PA-28-140
Pittsfield, IL, September 1, 2025
Event Information
| Date | September 1, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Pittsfield, IL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.63889, -90.77856 |
| Airport | Pittsfield Penstone Municipal |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN25LA353 |
| Event ID | 20250902200914 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-140 |
| Registration # | N5714F |
| Operator | Piston Aviation |
| Owner | Future Pilots Fund |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The collision with a deer during the aborted landing in night visual meteorological conditions.
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.