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September 15, 1994 · Cessna 180G · N4734U

Cut Bank, MT

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 15, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Cut Bank, MT
Aircraft
Cessna 180G
Tail Number
N4734U
Operator
Walter Francis D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA94LA240

THE PILOT REPORTED THAT DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THERE WAS A GUST OF WIND FROM THE RIGHT SIDE. THE AIRPLANE VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND THE PILOT TRIED TO CORRECT WITH RUDDER AND BRAKING CONTROL. THE AIRPLANE CONTINUED OFF THE RUNWAY AND GROUND LOOPED IN THE SOFT SOIL.

NTSB Probable Cause

INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS. A FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS WIND GUSTS.

Full Narrative

On September 15, 1994, at 0845 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 180G, N4734U, ground looped during the landing roll at the Cut Bank Airport, Cut Bank, Montana, during a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and a visual flight rules flight plan was filed. The airplane was substantially damaged and the private pilot and his passenger were not injured. The flight had departed from Lethbridge, Canada, on September 15, 1994, at 0805. During a telephone interview and subsequent written statement, the pilot reported that he made a three point landing on runway 22. During the landing roll, the pilot stated that there was a gust of wind from the right side and the airplane began to veer to the right. The pilot applied left brake and rudder control, however, the airplane continued off the runway and ground looped in the soft soil. The wind after the accident was reported from 260 degrees at 13 knots, gusting to 16 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:45 MDT
Nearest AirportCut Bank Municipal (0nm)
Runway22
Runway Length5307 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 180G
Tail NumberN4734U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWalter Francis D
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats3

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 13 kt, gusting 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 37 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:15
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data