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April 30, 1992 · Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 · N45033
Montrose, CO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 30, 1992
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Montrose, CO
Aircraft
Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3
Tail Number
N45033
Operator
Gerald M Miller
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN92LA049
WHILE PRACTICING LANDING, WITH WHAT THE PILOT REPORTED AS A QUARTERING TAIL WIND, CONTROL WAS NOT MAINTAINED AND THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY, STRUCK A DITCH, AND NOSED OVER.
NTSB Probable Cause
FAILURE OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING LANDING ROLL. A FACTOR WAS: THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK A DITCH WHICH RAN PARALLEL TO THE RUNWAY.
Full Narrative
WHILE PRACTICING LANDING, WITH WHAT THE PILOT REPORTED AS A QUARTERING TAIL WIND, CONTROL WAS NOT MAINTAINED AND THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY, STRUCK A DITCH, AND NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 MDT
Nearest AirportMontrose County (0nm)
Runway12
Runway Length8497 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftNaval Aircraft Factory N3N-3
Tail NumberN45033
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGerald M Miller
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R985-14B · Reciprocating · 450
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 65 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 6 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point43 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO