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October 21, 1987 · Beech C35 · N2028D
Ekalaka, MT
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 21, 1987
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Ekalaka, MT
Aircraft
Beech C35
Tail Number
N2028D
Operator
Strode Donald L
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
DEN88LA012
DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED AN UNEXPECTED TAILWIND. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE TRIED TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF BUT TALL GRASS AND THE TAILWIND DID NOT ALLOW THE AIRCRAFT TO DECELERATE PROPERLY. THE AIRCRAFT RAN THROUGH TWO DRAINAGE DITCHES AND STRUCK THE RIDGE OF A THIRD. THE AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST IN A FIELD.
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DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED AN UNEXPECTED TAILWIND. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE TRIED TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF BUT TALL GRASS AND THE TAILWIND DID NOT ALLOW THE AIRCRAFT TO DECELERATE PROPERLY. THE AIRCRAFT RAN THROUGH TWO DRAINAGE DITCHES AND STRUCK THE RIDGE OF A THIRD. THE AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST IN A FIELD.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 MDT
Nearest AirportEKALAKA (0nm N)
Runway12
Runway Length2950 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech C35
Tail NumberN2028D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorStrode Donald L
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · E-225-8 · Reciprocating · 225
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 41 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 15 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO