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Student Pilot Stalls on Takeoff from Soft Grass Runway

Minot, ND, United States

On June 7, 2013, a CESSNA 140 was involved in an aviation accident near Minot, ND. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

A student pilot performing a takeoff from a soft grass runway reported a longer-than-expected takeoff roll, left drift, and a stall as the airplane approached power lines, resulting in substantial damage.

Accident Overview

A student pilot was performing a takeoff from a soft grass runway. The pilot reported that the takeoff roll seemed to take longer than anticipated. After rotation, the airplane began to drift to the left. The pilot compensated by applying right rudder. The pilot then noticed the airplane was approaching the end of the runway and power lines. According to the pilot, the airplane stalled and impacted terrain.

Damage and Mechanical Status

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and firewall. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operations.

Contributing factors

Student pilot

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