No fatalities

Boeing (Stearman) B75N1 accident at Harvard, IL, 24 Aug 2022

Harvard, IL, United States

On August 24, 2022, a Boeing (Stearman) B75N1 was involved in an aviation accident near Harvard, IL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during take-off, which resulted in a collision with crop and terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB.

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Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during take-off, which resulted in a collision with crop and terrain.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Directional control — Not attained/maintained

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 24 Aug 2022 Boeing (Stearman) B75N1 accident near Harvard, IL?

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during take-off, which resulted in a collision with crop and terrain.

Were there any fatalities in the 24 Aug 2022 Boeing (Stearman) B75N1 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 24 Aug 2022 involved a Boeing (Stearman) B75N1, at Harvard, IL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during take-off, which resulted in a collision with crop and terrain.