| Crash location | 40.217778°N, 94.538055°W |
| Nearest city | Stanberry, MO
40.217771°N, 94.538294°W 0.0 miles away |
| Tail number | N42860 |
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| Accident date | 14 Aug 2011 |
| Aircraft type | Piper PA-28-235 |
| Additional details: | None |
The pilot reported that during takeoff from a private grass airstrip, the airplane struck a fence post that was located on the side of the runway. A postaccident examination showed there was substantial damage to the firewall and fuselage. The pilot reported that the airplane did not have a mechanical or systems failure.
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.