PIPER PA-24-180

Leonardtown, MD, March 11, 2026

Event Information

DateMarch 11, 2026
Event TypeACC
LocationLeonardtown, MD
CountryUSA
Highest InjuryMINR
NTSB NumberERA26LA147
Event ID20260312202643

Aircraft

MakePIPER
ModelPA-24-180
Registration #N7573P
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light Condition-
Weather-

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
None0
Total Injured2

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.

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