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September 5, 1995 · Piper PA-11 · N70613
Badger, SD
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 5, 1995
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Badger, SD
Aircraft
Piper PA-11
Tail Number
N70613
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI95LA306
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE WAS OUT CHECKING CROPS ON PRIVATE LAND. HE REPORTED THAT HE MADE A RIGHT TURN TOO STEEP AND STALLED THE AIRPLANE. HE DID NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO RECOVER.
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while making a steep right turn. A contributing factor was the insufficient altitude needed to make a recovery.
Full Narrative
On September 4, 1995, at 1900 central daylight time, a Piper PA- 11, N70613, was destroyed when it impacted the terrain in Badger, South Dakota. The pilot, who was seriously injured, was maneuvering the airplane in a steep turn when the airplane stalled. The passenger was also seriously injured. The 14 CFR Part 91 flight had departed a private airstrip in Badger, South Dakota, on a local flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident and no flight plan was filed. The pilot reported that he was out checking crops on private land. He reported that he made a right turn too steep and stalled the airplane. He did not have sufficient altitude to recover. The pilot also reported that he did not have a current biennial flight review.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-11
Tail NumberN70613
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-85-F · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 47 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 5 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time01:55
Weather SourceWFAC