Casualties unknown

Aircraft Swerves into Wheat Field During Landing at Airstrip Southwest of Minot (N2355A)

Minot, ND, US

On July 19, 1986, a Piper PA-38-112 (registration N2355A) operated by Scott Aviation, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Minot, ND. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot reported that during landing at an airstrip southwest of Minot, the aircraft swerved into a wheat field, causing the left wing to collide with wet soft terrain and sustain damage.

Incident Details

A pilot reported that a flight proceeded normally until arrival at an airstrip located southwest of Minot for a landing. Several low approaches were performed before the pilot elected to land. After touchdown and during the landing roll, the aircraft swerved and entered a wheat field adjacent to the strip. The left wing subsequently collided with wet, soft terrain, resulting in damage.

Pilot's Account

The pilot stated that while the grass on the airstrip was dry, the surface was soft. No further information regarding the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, occupants, or injuries was provided in the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 Jul 1986 Piper PA-38-112 accident near Minot, ND?

A pilot reported that during landing at an airstrip southwest of Minot, the aircraft swerved into a wheat field, causing the left wing to collide with wet soft terrain and sustain damage.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 Jul 1986 involved a Piper PA-38-112, registration N2355A, operated by Scott Aviation, Inc., at Minot, ND.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X34161. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.