Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-25-235 near Minot, ND — 2011-07-14

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Date
2011-07-14
Location
Minot, ND, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA-25-235
Registration
N7709Z
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

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.

NTSB narrative

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 coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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