Probable cause
Impact with trees and terrain during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
NTSB analysis
The noncertificated pilot was attempting to depart from a residential driveway when the nonregistered, experimental, amateur-built airplane impacted trees. The pilot did not make the airplane available for examination, and whether any mechanical malfunctions contributed to the accident could not be determined.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN21LA257 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jun 2, 2021
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Wallingford, Iowa
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built CHALLENGER
- N-number
- N3281P
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1995
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.