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March 11, 2026 · Piper PA24-180 NO Series · N7573P
Leonardtown, MD
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 11, 2026
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Leonardtown, MD
Aircraft
Piper PA24-180 NO Series (1961)
Tail Number
N7573P
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA26LA147
The pilot was departing in wind conditions that included a 90-degree left crosswind at a reported velocity of 9 knots and gusts up to 19 knots. The pilot stated that the airplane veered left as soon as the wheels lifted off the ground and that his control inputs were ineffective at correcting the airplane’s heading. The pilot reduced engine power and landed on the grass adjacent to the runway, where the airplane impacted a drainage ditch, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage. A postaccident examination of the flight controls and landing gear by maintenance personnel revealed that there was no evidence of any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation, nor did the pilot report any.
NTSB 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.
Full Narrative
The pilot was departing in wind conditions that included a 90-degree left crosswind at a reported velocity of 9 knots and gusts up to 19 knots. The pilot stated that the airplane veered left as soon as the wheels lifted off the ground and that his control inputs were ineffective at correcting the airplane’s heading. The pilot reduced engine power and landed on the grass adjacent to the runway, where the airplane impacted a drainage ditch, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage. A postaccident examination of the flight controls and landing gear by maintenance personnel revealed that there was no evidence of any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation, nor did the pilot report any.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:10 EDT
Nearest AirportSt Mary'S County Regional Airp (0.2nm W)
Runway29
Runway Length5350 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA24-180 NO Series
Tail NumberN7573P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1D · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 74 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 9 kt, gusting 19 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter29.79 inHg
Observation Time15:52
Weather SourceWFAC