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July 28, 1987 · Piper PA-18-150 · N7174B
Fargo, ND
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 28, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Fargo, ND
Aircraft
Piper PA-18-150
Tail Number
N7174B
Operator
Fmh
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN87LA196
PLT INSTALLED NEW AERIAL APPLICATION CHEMICAL TANK. THE TANK WAS FILLED WITH WATER FOR A TEST FLIGHT. PLT COULD NOT HOLD NOSE DOWN AFTER TAKEOFF. ACFT STALLED INTO TREES AND LANDED IN FIELD BEYOND TREES. ACFT NOSED OVER AND DAMAGED FUSELAGE AND VERTICAL STABILIZER. ACFT WAS OVER MAX GROSS WEIGHT.
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PLT INSTALLED NEW AERIAL APPLICATION CHEMICAL TANK. THE TANK WAS FILLED WITH WATER FOR A TEST FLIGHT. PLT COULD NOT HOLD NOSE DOWN AFTER TAKEOFF. ACFT STALLED INTO TREES AND LANDED IN FIELD BEYOND TREES. ACFT NOSED OVER AND DAMAGED FUSELAGE AND VERTICAL STABILIZER. ACFT WAS OVER MAX GROSS WEIGHT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 CDT
Nearest AirportHector-Private (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length2640 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18-150
Tail NumberN7174B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFmh
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 55 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 12000 ft
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:48
Weather SourceWFAC