N2448RPIPER PA282023-04-08 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA28S/N: 28-5624

Summary

On April 08, 2023, a Piper PA28 (N2448R) was involved in an incident near Somerset, KY. 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 control of the airplane during the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an airport navigation antenna.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA23LA199. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2448R.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, April 8, 2023
NTSB Number
ERA23LA199
Location
Somerset, KY
Event ID
20230418107078
Coordinates
37.050958, -84.620018
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 control of the airplane during the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an airport navigation antenna.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-5624
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA28P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28-180

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
JOHNSTON BRUCE C
Address
PO BOX 286
City
HIGHLAND LAKES
State / Zip Code
NJ 07422-0286
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# ERA23LA199