N24JNPIPER PA-28-1802021-03-21 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-28-180S/N: 28-4753

Summary

On March 21, 2021, a Piper PA-28-180 (N24JN) was involved in an incident near West Chester, PA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with airport lights and a hangar.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA21LA161. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N24JN.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, March 21, 2021
NTSB Number
ERA21LA161
Location
West Chester, PA
Event ID
20210322102792
Coordinates
39.989982, -75.578567
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with airport lights and a hangar.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-4753
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
PA-28-180P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BRANDYWINE FLIGHT SCHOOL
Address
C/O STEPHEN RICHARDS
1205 WARD AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
WEST CHESTER
State / Zip Code
PA 19380
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# ERA21LA161