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PIPER PA-28-180 accident at West Chester, PA, 21 Mar 2021

West Chester, PA, United States

On March 21, 2021, a PIPER PA-28-180 operated by BRANDYWINE FLIGHT SCHOOL was involved in an aviation accident near West Chester, PA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with airport lights and a hangar. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with airport lights and a hangar.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 Mar 2021 PIPER PA-28-180 accident near West Chester, PA?

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with airport lights and a hangar.

Were there any fatalities in the 21 Mar 2021 PIPER PA-28-180 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 Mar 2021 involved a PIPER PA-28-180, operated by BRANDYWINE FLIGHT SCHOOL, at West Chester, PA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with airport lights and a hangar.

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