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PIPER PA-38-112 accident at Harvard, IL, 10 Aug 2023

Harvard, IL, United States

On August 10, 2023, a PIPER PA-38-112 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 takeoff that resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with the cornfield. 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 takeoff that resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with the cornfield.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintained

Related events

Same aircraft family

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Aug 2023 PIPER PA-38-112 accident near Harvard, IL?

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff that resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with the cornfield.

Were there any fatalities in the 10 Aug 2023 PIPER PA-38-112 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Aug 2023 involved a PIPER PA-38-112, at Harvard, IL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff that resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with the cornfield.

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