Accident Details
Date
Friday, May 10, 2024
NTSB Number
WPR24LA152
Location
Three Forks, MT
Event ID
20240516194270
Coordinates
45.878111, -111.569440
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 inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in an attempted departure with the flight control lock device installed, and subsequent nose landing gear collapse.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
SEILER RICHARD
Address
1214 S CEDARVIEW DR
City
BOZEMAN
State / Zip Code
MT 59715-5917
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# WPR24LA152