PIPER PA 11 near Bozeman, MT — 2013-09-16
Final reportWPR13CA412
- Date
- 2013-09-16
- Location
- Bozeman, MT, USA
- Airport
- KBZN
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA 11
- Registration
- N4988M
- Category
- Airplane
- Highest injury
- Minor
- Fatalities
- 0
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and inadequate compensation for the high gusty wind conditions during taxi.
NTSB narrative
The pilot reported that after aborting the takeoff due to an approaching thunderstorm and high wind, while taxiing back to the parking area, a strong wind lifted the airplane. The airplane subsequently nosed over which resulted in substantial damage to the wings, fuselage, vertical stabilizer, and rudder. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB coding
Evidence available
- Photos
- 2 docket documents
Docket documents2
- NTSB-Witness Statementinterview
- Accident Scene Photophotos
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