No fatalities
8 Jul 2023: PIPER PA-12 — Judith Gap, MT
On 8 Jul 2023, a PIPER PA-12 was involved in an aviation accident near Judith Gap, MT. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's decision to take off on a soft field that exceeded the performance capabilities of the airplane, which resulted in an impact with a pole and terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot's decision to take off on a soft field that exceeded the performance capabilities of the airplane, which resulted in an impact with a pole and terrain.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Capability exceededPilotEffect on operation