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June 5, 1990 · Lund Mustang II · N81BL
Hamilton, MT
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 5, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Hamilton, MT
Aircraft
Lund Mustang II
Tail Number
N81BL
Operator
Burt G Lund
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN90LA132
THE PRIVATE PILOT AND A PAX WERE COMPLETING A X-COUNTRY FLIGHT IN HIS HOMEBUILT MUSTANG II. HE REPORTED LANDING ON RWY 16 (4,200 X 75 FT ASPHALT RWY) WITH WINDS HE ESTIMATED WERE FROM 250 DEG AT 25, GUSTING TO 45 KNOTS. HE SAID THAT DURING THE LANDING ROLL, A GUST LIFTED THE RIGHT WING AND DRAGGED THE LEFT WING ON THE RWY. HE CONTINUED TO THE TIEDOWN AND FOUND THE WING SPAR BENT.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS BY THE PILOT.
Full Narrative
THE PRIVATE PILOT AND A PAX WERE COMPLETING A X-COUNTRY FLIGHT IN HIS HOMEBUILT MUSTANG II. HE REPORTED LANDING ON RWY 16 (4,200 X 75 FT ASPHALT RWY) WITH WINDS HE ESTIMATED WERE FROM 250 DEG AT 25, GUSTING TO 45 KNOTS. HE SAID THAT DURING THE LANDING ROLL, A GUST LIFTED THE RIGHT WING AND DRAGGED THE LEFT WING ON THE RWY. HE CONTINUED TO THE TIEDOWN AND FOUND THE WING SPAR BENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:15 MDT
Nearest AirportRavalli City (0nm N)
Runway16
Runway Length4200 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLund Mustang II
Tail NumberN81BL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBurt G Lund
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-B1A · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 74 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 10 kt, gusting 45 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO