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July 2, 1986 · Piper PA-25-235 · N7099Z
Bynum, MT
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 2, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Bynum, MT
Aircraft
Piper PA-25-235
Tail Number
N7099Z
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN86LA183
AFTER THE FIRST LANDING ON A GRAVEL ROAD FOR RELOADING LIQUID INSECTICIDE THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO TAKE OFF FOR AN AERIAL APPLICATION FLIGHT. DURING THE TAKE OFF GROUND ROLL THE PILOT OBSERVED THAT THE LEFT DOOR WAS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED. HE MOMENTARILY REDUCED POWER TO CLOSE THE DOOR AND THEN CONTINUED THE TAKE OFF. IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF THE AIRCRAFT STUCK SIX FT HIGH FENCE POSTS ADJACENT OT A CATTLE GUARD ACROSS THE ROAD AND IMPACTED ON THE ROAD.
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AFTER THE FIRST LANDING ON A GRAVEL ROAD FOR RELOADING LIQUID INSECTICIDE THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO TAKE OFF FOR AN AERIAL APPLICATION FLIGHT. DURING THE TAKE OFF GROUND ROLL THE PILOT OBSERVED THAT THE LEFT DOOR WAS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED. HE MOMENTARILY REDUCED POWER TO CLOSE THE DOOR AND THEN CONTINUED THE TAKE OFF. IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF THE AIRCRAFT STUCK SIX FT HIGH FENCE POSTS ADJACENT OT A CATTLE GUARD ACROSS THE ROAD AND IMPACTED ON THE ROAD.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-25-235
Tail NumberN7099Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540 · Reciprocating · 235
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 46 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 5 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO