Ford 5 crash, May 6, 1953, Choteau Montana
Ford 5 accident on May 6, 1953 near Choteau Montana, United States with no fatalities. Cause: The aircraft was lost to control during takeoff in strong...
- Date: May 6, 1953
- Aircraft: Ford 5
- Location: Choteau Montana, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: The aircraft was lost to control during takeoff in strong crosswinds.
The agricultural aircraft was taking off from Choteau on a crop spraying mission when it met strong crosswinds. It veered off the runway and came to rest against an embankment, where it burned. Both pilots were rescued and the aircraft was destroyed.