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May 25, 2000 · Cessna 310R · N30RA

Wolf Point, MT

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 25, 2000
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Wolf Point, MT
Aircraft
Cessna 310R
Tail Number
N30RA
Operator
Richland Aviation
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
SEA00LA091

Shortly after takeoff from runway 11, about 600 feet above ground level (AGL), the aircraft collided with multiple geese. The pilot stated that he heard 3-4 loud bangs just before the aircraft's windshield shattered. The aircraft subsequently collided with terrain and burned. The pilot was unable to recall any of the detailed events between the time of the bird strikes and the time of the accident.

Full Narrative

On May 25, 2000, about 0845 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 310R, N30RA, operated by Richland Aviation, of Sidney, Montana, was destroyed subsequent to colliding with multiple geese and impacting terrain approximately 5 miles southeast of Wolf Point, Montana. The commercial pilot, the sole occupant of the aircraft, sustained serious injuries. The aircraft was being operated as a Title 14 CFR Part 91 positioning flight, when the accident occurred. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The flight originated from Clayton Municipal Airport, approximately 5 minutes prior to the accident. Impact forces and post-crash fire destroyed the aircraft. Shortly after takeoff from runway 11, about 600 feet above ground level (AGL), the aircraft collided with multiple geese. The pilot stated that he heard 3-4 loud bangs just before the aircraft's windshield shattered. The aircraft subsequently collided with terrain and burned. The pilot was unable to recall any of the detailed events between the time of the bird strikes and the time of the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:45 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 310R
Tail NumberN30RA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorRichland Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-MB1B · Reciprocating · 285
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 25 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 36 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data