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May 4, 2023
N3796T accident at Defuniak Springs, FL
Piper PA28R — Loss of control in flight at 54J (Defuniak Springs, FL)
DateMay 4, 2023
Tail numberN3796T
AircraftPiper PA28R · Piper PA-28R Arrow · P28R
Location54J — Defuniak Springs, FL
Phase of flightTakeoff
OperationPart 91 Personal
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseERA23LA217
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.
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