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September 21, 1990 · Cessna 170 · N4289V
Havre, MT
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 21, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Havre, MT
Aircraft
Cessna 170
Tail Number
N4289V
Operator
Dennis a Fitzpatrick
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA90LA193
THERE WAS A STUDENT PILOT IN THE LEFT SEAT WHO WAS FLYING THE AIRCRAFT. A PRIVATE PILOT (PIC) WAS IN THE RIGHT SEAT. THE STUDENT PILOT (PASSENGER) ATTEMPTED TO LAND ON RWY 25 IN STRONG GUSTY QUARTERING TAILWIND CONDITIONS AND LOST CONTROL DURING GND LANDING ROLL. THE ACFT DEPARTED THE SIDE OF THE 5200 BY 100 FT RWY, IMPACTED TERRAIN AND NOSED OVER. WX OBS AT THE TIME RECORDED THE WIND FROM 340 DEGREES AT 11 GUSTING TO 18 KNOTS, WHICH FAVORED RWY 03.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE SELECTION OF THE WRONG RUNWAY BY THE OWNER/STUDENT PILOT AND HIS FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR THE WIND DURING LANDING GROUND ROLL.
Full Narrative
THERE WAS A STUDENT PILOT IN THE LEFT SEAT WHO WAS FLYING THE AIRCRAFT. A PRIVATE PILOT (PIC) WAS IN THE RIGHT SEAT. THE STUDENT PILOT (PASSENGER) ATTEMPTED TO LAND ON RWY 25 IN STRONG GUSTY QUARTERING TAILWIND CONDITIONS AND LOST CONTROL DURING GND LANDING ROLL. THE ACFT DEPARTED THE SIDE OF THE 5200 BY 100 FT RWY, IMPACTED TERRAIN AND NOSED OVER. WX OBS AT THE TIME RECORDED THE WIND FROM 340 DEGREES AT 11 GUSTING TO 18 KNOTS, WHICH FAVORED RWY 03.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:59 MDT
Nearest AirportHAVRE (0nm N)
Runway25
Runway Length5200 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 170
Tail NumberN4289V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDennis a Fitzpatrick
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-145-2 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 32 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 11 kt, gusting 17 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 34 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:50
Weather SourceWFAC