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February 10, 1988 · Cessna 180 · N7661A
Roundup, MT
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 10, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Roundup, MT
Aircraft
Cessna 180
Tail Number
N7661A
Operator
Miller Mark D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN88LA067
THE PRIVATE PLT RANCHER WAS COMPLETING A WORK FLT. DURING THE FLT, THE PLT MADE 5 OFF ARPT LANDINGS IN SNOW 5 TO 6 INCHES DEEP. THE LANDING ON WHICH THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED WAS MADE AT A LOCAL ARPT ON A SNOW COVERED RWY. DURING THE LANDING, THE ACFT SANK INTO DEEP SNOW AND NOSED OVER. AFTER THE ACCIDENT, THE DEPTH OF THE SNOW ON THE RWY WAS DETERMINED TO BE APRX 12 INCHES. NO NOTAMS PERTAINING TO SNOW ON THE RWY WERE ISSUED PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT BUT A NOTAM WAS ISSUED AFTER THE ACCIDENT.
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THE PRIVATE PLT RANCHER WAS COMPLETING A WORK FLT. DURING THE FLT, THE PLT MADE 5 OFF ARPT LANDINGS IN SNOW 5 TO 6 INCHES DEEP. THE LANDING ON WHICH THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED WAS MADE AT A LOCAL ARPT ON A SNOW COVERED RWY. DURING THE LANDING, THE ACFT SANK INTO DEEP SNOW AND NOSED OVER. AFTER THE ACCIDENT, THE DEPTH OF THE SNOW ON THE RWY WAS DETERMINED TO BE APRX 12 INCHES. NO NOTAMS PERTAINING TO SNOW ON THE RWY WERE ISSUED PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT BUT A NOTAM WAS ISSUED AFTER THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 MST
Nearest AirportROUNDUP (0nm N)
Runway15
Runway Length2800 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180
Tail NumberN7661A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMiller Mark D
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470K · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 32 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 5 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point5 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO