N2351A

Substantial
None

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

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, August 10, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA362
Location
Harvard, IL
Event ID
20230814192870
Coordinates
42.422002, -88.613504
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