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August 6, 1996 · Stinson 108-3 · CGYYF

Culbertson, MT

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 6, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Culbertson, MT
Aircraft
Stinson 108-3
Tail Number
CGYYF
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA96LA179

While attempting to land in strong, gusty crosswinds, the pilot was unable to keep the aircraft from departing the runway. After it departed the runway, the pilot attempted to complete the roll-out on the grassy area that ran along the side of the runway, but the aircraft was hit by a strong gust and nosed over.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control; and her inadequate remedial action for gusty winds after the aircraft departed the runway. Factors relating to the accident were: the strong and gusty crosswinds.

Full Narrative

On August 5, 1996, approximately 1830 mountain daylight time, a Stinson 108-3, C-GYYF, registered to and being flown by a Canadian private pilot, was substantially damaged during a loss of control and subsequent nose over during the landing roll at the Culbertson Airport, Culbertson, Montana. The pilot was uninjured. Visual meteorological conditions existed and a VFR flight plan had been filed. The flight, which was personal in nature, was to have been operated under 14CFR91, and originated from Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The pilot reported that on the leg from Wahpeton, North Dakota, to Poplar, Montana, she encountered strong headwinds and turbulence, and therefore decided to return to Culbertson to land. Upon arrival at Culbertson, she encountered strong, gusty wind conditions. While landing on runway 26, the aircraft was hit by the gusty crosswinds and departed the runway. While the pilot was attempting to complete the roll-out on the grassy area that ran along the side of the runway, the aircraft was hit by another gust and nosed over. Strong, gusty winds prevailed throughout northeastern Montana at the time of the accident, and according to the pilot, the winds at Culbertson were gusting to 40 knots at the time of her landing.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 MDT
Nearest AirportBig Sky Field (0nm)
Runway26
Runway Length3800 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftStinson 108-3
Tail NumberCGYYF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · 6A4-165-B3 · Reciprocating · 165
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind24 kt, gusting 40 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data