Accident Details
Date
Sunday, September 8, 2013
NTSB Number
WPR13CA403
Location
Nashua, MT
Event ID
20130910X94248
Coordinates
48.298332, -106.258331
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a berm during the takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
Aircraft Information
Model / ICAO
M-7-260C
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
5
FAA Model
M-7-260C
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
THOMPSON JOHNNY JE
Address
1780 E BELT LINE RD
City
COPPELL
State / Zip Code
TX 75019-9605
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that during takeoff from a private dirt airstrip, the airplane collided with a dirt berm and ground looped. The berm was a result of recent work in the area of the airstrip. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and the right wing. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR13CA403