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May 20, 1996 · Tilbert BABY Great Lakes BABY Great · N94AT

Stevensville, MT

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 20, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Stevensville, MT
Aircraft
Tilbert BABY Great Lakes BABY Great
Tail Number
N94AT
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA96LA096

The pilot reported that the accident flight was his first flight in the homebuilt airplane. The airplane was a sport bi-wing. During the landing rollout, gusts and crosswinds prevailed. The airplane veered off the runway, and the left gear collapsed. The pilot stated that he 'over-corrected' during the landing rollout, while he attempted to keep the airplane on the runway. No preimpact mechanical malfunction was reported by the pilot. In the 'Recommendation' section of NTSB Form 6120.1/2, the pilot stated: 'Become more familiar with aircraft flight and landing characteristics.'

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing roll, which resulted in loss of directional control and an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse wind conditions (crosswind and gusts), rough terrain, and the pilot's lack of experience in the type of aircraft.

Full Narrative

On May 20, 1996, about 0945 mountain daylight time, N94AT, a homebuilt Tilbert Baby Great Lakes airplane, operated by the owner/pilot, was substantially damaged during landing rollout in Stevensville, Montana. The commercial pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan had been filed. The personal flight was conducted under 14 CFR 91. The pilot reported that the accident flight was his first flight in the homebuilt airplane. The airplane was a sport bi-wing. He stated: "After landing, on rollout, I got a wind gust from the left. The airplane weathervaned into the wind and got the left main gear off the pavement. I over-corrected to the right and when the left gear came back up on the pavement the airplane hopped a couple of times, folding the left gear and wrinkling the left wing tip." No preimpact mechanical malfunctions were reported by the pilot. In the "Recommendation" section of NTSB Form 6120.1/2 (attached), the pilot stated: "Become more familiar with aircraft flight and landing characteristics."

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:45 MDT
Nearest AirportStevensville (0nm)
Runway30
Runway Length3800 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftTilbert BABY Great Lakes BABY Great
Tail NumberN94AT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-C1 · Reciprocating · 108
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 49 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 10 kt, gusting 20 kt
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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