On February 25, 1983, a Piper PA-38-112 (registration N9929T) was involved in an aviation accident near Cut Bank, MT. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During takeoff on a grass runway with a 90-degree crosswind, a downdraft forced the aircraft back down. The pilot aborted and overran into a stubble field with soft terrain, causing the nose gear to sink and the aircraft to nose over.
Event Description
An aircraft nosed over after overrunning the end of the runway during an aborted takeoff. The takeoff was conducted on a grass runway with a reported 90-degree crosswind.
Sequence of Events
During the takeoff roll, a downdraft pushed the aircraft back onto the ground. The pilot decided to abort the takeoff and reduced the throttle. The aircraft continued its rollout beyond the prepared runway surface into a stubble field with soft terrain.
Terrain and Outcome
The soft ground caused the nose landing gear to sink, resulting in the aircraft nosing over. The aircraft came to rest in the stubble field after the nose gear dug in.
What happened in the 25 Feb 1983 Piper PA-38-112 accident near Cut Bank, MT?
During takeoff on a grass runway with a 90-degree crosswind, a downdraft forced the aircraft back down. The pilot aborted and overran into a stubble field with soft terrain, causing the nose gear to sink and the aircraft to nose over.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 25 Feb 1983 involved a Piper PA-38-112, registration N9929T, at Cut Bank, MT.
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