N2351APIPER PA-38-1122023-08-10 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-38-112S/N: 38-78A0649

Summary

On August 10, 2023, a Piper PA-38-112 (N2351A) was involved in an incident near Harvard, IL. 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 takeoff that resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with the cornfield.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN23LA362. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2351A.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, August 10, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA362
Location
Harvard, IL
Event ID
20230814192870
Coordinates
42.422002, -88.613504
Nearest Airport
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 takeoff that resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with the cornfield.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
38-78A0649
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
PA-38-112PA38
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-38-112

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CHAPMAN THOMAS N
Address
10617 WHITE OAKS RD
City
HARVARD
State / Zip Code
IL 60033-8366
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# CEN23LA362