N9086WPIPER PA282020-11-20 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA28S/N: 28-10690

Summary

On November 20, 2020, a Piper PA28 (N9086W) was involved in an accident near Lititz, PA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s inadvertent attempt to takeoff on a taxiway, rather than a runway, which resulted in a collision with a fence during takeoff.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA21LA049. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9086W.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, November 20, 2020
NTSB Number
ERA21LA049
Location
Lititz, PA
Event ID
20201123102324
Coordinates
40.120973, -76.299140
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s inadvertent attempt to takeoff on a taxiway, rather than a runway, which resulted in a collision with a fence during takeoff.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-10690
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1965
Model / ICAO
PA28P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
6000 DOUGLAS DR N
Status
Deregistered
City
CRYSTAL
State / Zip Code
MN 55429-2314
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA21LA049