N1700TPIPER PA-28-1402023-02-23 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-28-140S/N: 28-7125017

Summary

On February 23, 2023, a Piper PA-28-140 (N1700T) was involved in an incident near Martinsville, IN. All 2 people 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 inadequate weather evaluation and failure to abort the takeoff that resulted in an impact with terrain.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN23LA119. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1700T.

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
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-7125017
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1970
Model / ICAO
PA-28-140P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

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