Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
NTSB Number
ERA26LA147
Location
Leonardtown, MD
Event ID
20260312202643
Coordinates
38.314450, -76.546555
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain control during a crosswind takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a drainage ditch.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
PURCELL JOHN H III
Address
27022 DOGWOOD LN
City
MECHANICSVILLE
State / Zip Code
MD 20659-2668
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# ERA26LA147