N4135M

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-12S/N: 12-3034

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

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
12-3034
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1947
Model / ICAO
PA-12PA12
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
PA-12

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