Accident · 2026-03-11
What the record says
- Event date
- 2026-03-11
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Minor injury
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA24-180 (N7573P)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- operator not named in the NTSB record
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain control during a crosswind takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a drainage ditch.
Source: NTSB case ERA26LA147Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot pilot flying | Private | Airplane | 74 | Class 3 (2025-12-08) | 1,835 total · 398 in this make/model · 1,753 as PIC · 53 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.