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July 14, 2011 · Piper PA-25-235 · N7709Z
Minot, ND
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 14, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Minot, ND
Aircraft
Piper PA-25-235
Tail Number
N7709Z
Operator
Strategic Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA477
The pilot reported that he was departing from a gravel township road for an aerial application flight. During takeoff, he lowered the left wing to compensate for a crosswind. The left spray boom hit a buildup of dirt that was concealed by tall grass on the side of the road. This resulted in the airplane veering off the left side of the road and into a ditch which caused substantial damage to the wing and fuselage. The pilot reported that there was no mechanical malfunction or failure of the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate inspection of the takeoff area which resulted in a collision with terrain and the subsequent loss of control during takeoff.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was departing from a gravel township road. He lowered the left wing during the takeoff roll due to a crosswind. The left spray boom hit a buildup of dirt that was concealed by tall grass on the side of the road. The airplane veered off the left side of the road and into the ditch which resulted in substantial damage to the wing and fuselage. The pilot reported that there was no mechanical malfunction or failure of the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-25-235
Tail NumberN7709Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorStrategic Air
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0-540-B2B5 · Reciprocating · 235
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 31 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0