Accident Details
Date
Saturday, July 8, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR23LA266
Location
Judith Gap, MT
Event ID
20230711192584
Coordinates
46.659480, -109.743890
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's decision to take off on a soft field that exceeded the performance capabilities of the airplane, which resulted in an impact with a pole and terrain.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
HARDY VAL D
Address
468 PINE VIEW LN
City
LEWISTOWN
State / Zip Code
MT 59457-8722
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR23LA266