HAVRE, MT, USA
N7917S
BELLANCA 7GCBC
THE PLT REPORTED THAT HE WAS TAKING OFF FROM A DIRT STRIP ON HIS FARM TO CHECK ON SOME CATTLE FROM THE AIR. DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL, THE LEFT MAIN GEAR WENT INTO SOME MUD & PULLED THE ACFT TO THE LEFT. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT CONTACTED FROZEN DIRT PILES & SOME WHEAT FURROWS, AND THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED. THE PLT REPORTED NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS OR FAILURES WITH THE ACFT PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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