Accident Details
Date
Thursday, February 23, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA119
Location
Martinsville, IN
Event ID
20230223106770
Coordinates
39.451437, -86.328325
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s inadequate weather evaluation and failure to abort the takeoff that resulted in an impact with terrain.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N1700T
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-7125017
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SULLENGER VERNON R
Address
1763 RAMSEY LANE
Status
Deregistered
City
PLAINFIELD
State / Zip Code
IN 46168
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# CEN23LA119