On September 26, 1988, a Piper PA-12 (registration N3390M) operated by Ray's Aircraft Repair Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Bertrand, NE. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During takeoff and landing practice, a pilot attempted a go-around but stalled after lift-off, drifting left and striking a roadway edge four feet above runway level.
Incident
During a series of practice takeoffs and landings, the pilot reported that he believed his ground speed was excessive and elected to perform a go-around. He stated that he waited too long to go around and decided to fly under power lines located at the departure end of the airstrip.
Collision Sequence
Shortly after lift-off, the aircraft stalled and drifted to the left. It then struck the edge of a roadway that was also at the end of the strip. The roadway was approximately four feet higher than the runway surface.
Conditions
The pilot reported that the airstrip was slightly downhill to the north and that the wind was calm.