Laurel, MT, USA
N5780F
PIPER PA-28-140
On August 11, 2022, about 1735 mountain daylight time, a Piper PA-28-140 airplane, N5780F, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Laurel, Montana. The pilot and passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that shortly after takeoff, the airplane was not performing as expected. During the initial climb, he noticed that the engine rpm had dropped, and he attempted to turn back towards the airport. During the turn, the airplane was not able to maintain altitude and the pilot elected to land in a field. Subsequently, the airplane impacted terrain about ½ mile south of the airport and sustained substantial damage to the wings. The airplane was recovered to a secured facility for future examination.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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