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October 11, 1990 · Piper PA28-140 · N6660W
Hamilton, MT
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 11, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Hamilton, MT
Aircraft
Piper PA28-140
Tail Number
N6660W
Operator
Brandborg Daniel M
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA91LA004
WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH FOR LANDING, THE AIRPLANE ENCOUNTERED A DOWNDRAFT. THE PILOT APPLIED POWER, HOWEVER, THE AIRPLANE COUNTINUED TO SINK AND STRUCK A TREE. THE AIRPLANE LANDED SHORT OF THE RUNWAY AND COLLIDED WITH A DITCH.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS.
Full Narrative
WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH FOR LANDING, THE AIRPLANE ENCOUNTERED A DOWNDRAFT. THE PILOT APPLIED POWER, HOWEVER, THE AIRPLANE COUNTINUED TO SINK AND STRUCK A TREE. THE AIRPLANE LANDED SHORT OF THE RUNWAY AND COLLIDED WITH A DITCH.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 MDT
Nearest AirportRavalli Co. (0nm N)
Runway34
Runway Length4200 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA28-140
Tail NumberN6660W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBrandborg Daniel M
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 32 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO