PIPER PA-28R-201
West Chicago, IL, May 13, 2026
Event Information
| Date | May 13, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | West Chicago, IL |
| Country | USA |
| Airport | DuPage Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN26LA186 |
| Event ID | 20260513202982 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28R-201 |
| Registration # | N31401 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper decision to attempt an intersection takeoff and delay to abort the takeoff which resulted in a subsequent runway excursion.
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.