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NTSB investigation record

FTW86FA154

Completed

Piper Pa-12· N2532M

NTSB Report
Date
August 29, 1986
Location
Big Sandy, MT
Conditions
VMC
Record
Published June 13, 2023

Primary finding

Probable cause

No probable cause available.

Investigator assessment

Analysis narrative

Student pilot on unauthorized cross country flight departed unimproved field on VFR flight for the purpose of spotting game. Weather conditions in the area were conducive for light to moderate turbulence. Witnesses reported the acft wings rocked violently after takeoff. The acft then entered a steep right turn and descended to gorund impact.

Source record

Factual narrative

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