According to the Vermont State Police, at approximately 1315 hours on 09/27/14 Burlington Airport Tower notified theVermont State Police, New Haven of a possible Aircraft crash at the Basin HarborAirport, Ferribsurgh, VT.Upon arrival it was discovered that a 1958 Piper "Tri-Pacer" fixed wingprop-plane had made and emergency landing in a field near the Basin HarborAirport. The Pilot, Roger Teese and his passenger were not injured as a resultof the field landing.
While speaking with the pilot, Teese advised he had fueled his plane at the
Middlebury Airport and was en route to Basin Harbor. Teese stated he was
nearing the airport when air began rushing into the cockpit of the plane. Teese
stated the fabric roof over top of the windshield had become unsecured and was
torn from it mounting location. According to Teese, this damage to the empennage
caused the plane to "porpoise" and to limit his control of the aircraft. Teese
stated although he intended to land at the Basin Harbor Airport he was unable to
do so and subsequently, safely landed the plane in a nearby field.
Other than the torn roof fabric, the Piper aircraft did not appear to be
damaged. Neither Teese nor his wife were injured in the incident.
First Responders from the Vergennes Fire Department, Vergennes Area Rescue
Squad, the Addison County Sheriff's Department, Vergennes Police Department and
the State Police Responded to the scene to assist.
This incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information regarding
this incident is encouraged to contact the Vermont State Police, New Haven
Barracks.