DE HAVILLAND DH82
Harvard, IL — September 27, 2025
Event Information
| Date | September 27, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN25LA397 |
| Event ID | 20250929201740 |
| Location | Harvard, IL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.40029, -88.63548 |
| Airport | DACY |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | DE HAVILLAND |
| Model | DH82 |
| 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 failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff which resulted in a collision with cornstalks. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s partially obscured vision due to sun glare.
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.