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February 15, 1998 · Piper PA-17 · N4835H
Bozeman, MT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 15, 1998
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Bozeman, MT
Aircraft
Piper PA-17
Tail Number
N4835H
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA98LA036
The tailwheel airplane sustained substantial damage when the pilot lost directional control during takeoff and ground looped. Winds were calm at the time. The pilot stated that he 'got behind [it] and ground-looped.'
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
Full Narrative
On February 15, 1998, at 1417 mountain standard time, a Piper PA-17, N4835H, sustained substantial damage during a ground loop after landing at Bozeman, Montana. The private pilot, the sole occupant, was uninjured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the local flight. No flight plan was filed, and there was no report of an ELT actuating. FAA inspectors reported finding no evidence of preexisting mechanical discrepancies that could have led to the accident. The pilot stated that he "got behind and ground-looped."
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:17 MST
Nearest AirportBOZEMAN (0nm)
Runway12
Runway Length9000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-17
Tail NumberN4835H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A65-8 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO