PIPER PA-24-180
Leonardtown, MD, March 11, 2026
Event Information
| Date | March 11, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Leonardtown, MD |
| Country | USA |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | ERA26LA147 |
| Event ID | 20260312202643 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-24-180 |
| Registration # | N7573P |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain control during a crosswind takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a drainage ditch.
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.