PIPER PA-28R-201

West Chicago, IL, May 13, 2026

Event Information

DateMay 13, 2026
Event TypeACC
LocationWest Chicago, IL
CountryUSA
AirportDuPage Airport
Highest InjuryNONE
NTSB NumberCEN26LA186
Event ID20260513202982

Aircraft

MakePIPER
ModelPA-28R-201
Registration #N31401
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None3
Total Injured0

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.

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