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.
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.