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N4988M accident description

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Crash location 45.779167°N, 111.155556°W
Nearest city Bozeman, MT
45.679653°N, 111.038558°W
8.9 miles away
Tail number N4988M
Accident date 16 Sep 2013
Aircraft type Piper Pa 11
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot reported that after aborting the takeoff due to an approaching thunderstorm and high winds, while taxiing back to the parking area, a strong wind lifted the airplane. The airplane subsequently nosed over which resulted in substantial damage to the wings, fuselage, vertical stabilizer, and rudder. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and inadequate compensation for the high gusty wind conditions during taxi.

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