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Aviation accident WPR20CA066

NONE · Piper PA 23 · 2020-01-08 · Helena, MT, USA

Event

NTSB number
WPR20CA066
Event ID
20200109X52615
Type
Accident
Date
2020-01-08
Location
Helena, MT, USA
Coordinates
46.606945, -111.983055

Injuries

Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1

Aircraft

Make
Piper
Model
PA 23
Registration
N1428P
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's improper decision to attempt an off-airport departure from rough terrain without inspecting the takeoff area, which resulted in a collision with a shallow rut during takeoff and the nose landing gear collapsing.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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