No fatalities
PIPER PA28R 180 accident at Defuniak Springs, FL, 4 May 2023
On May 4, 2023, a PIPER PA28R 180 was involved in an aviation accident near Defuniak Springs, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taking off in a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a berm. Contributing was the automated weather briefing which failed to include accurate wind information. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taking off in a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a berm. Contributing was the automated weather briefing which failed to include accurate wind information.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Availability of related infoAbility to respond/compensateAttain/maintain not possiblePilot