On November 14, 2000, a Piper PA-18 (registration N8415Y) was involved in an aviation accident near Broadus, MT. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff phase of the flight. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
On June 4, 2001, a pilot told the NTSB that the airplane stalled shortly after becoming airborne from a private, snow-covered runway and impacted terrain in a nose-low attitude. The required accident report form has not been submitted.
Incident Details
During a telephone conversation with the National Transportation Safety Board on June 4, 2001, the pilot reported that the accident occurred during a departure from a private runway covered with snow. According to the pilot, the airplane stalled shortly after becoming airborne and subsequently struck the ground in a nose-low attitude.
Investigation Status
As of the date of the telephone conversation, the National Transportation Safety Board had not received a completed Form 6120.1/2 (Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report) from the pilot. The investigation into the circumstances of the accident remains pending the submission of this report.
What happened in the 14 Nov 2000 Piper PA-18 accident near Broadus, MT?
On June 4, 2001, a pilot told the NTSB that the airplane stalled shortly after becoming airborne from a private, snow-covered runway and impacted terrain in a nose-low attitude. The required accident report form has not been submitted.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 14 Nov 2000 involved a Piper PA-18, registration N8415Y, at Broadus, MT.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff phase of the flight.
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