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May 19, 1989 · Cessna 182J · N2774F
Miles City, MT
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 19, 1989
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Miles City, MT
Aircraft
Cessna 182J
Tail Number
N2774F
Operator
170 Flying Club
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN89LA121
THE PLT CALLED THE FSS ON THE AIRPORT FOR AN ADVISORY WHEN THE FLT WAS 8 MI FROM THE FIELD. THE ADVISORY INCLUDED INFO THAT THE WIND WAS FROM 300 DEG WITH GUST TO 53 KTS. THE FLT LANDED ON RWY 30, AND WAS TAXIING TO THE RAMP WHEN A GUST OF WIND LIFTED THE TAIL AND THE ACFT NOSED OVER.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER DECISION TO LAND AND ATTEMPT TO TAXI AT AN AIRPORT WHERE STRONG WINDS WOULD NOT PERMIT SAFE GROUND HANDLING OF THE AIRCRAFT.
Full Narrative
THE PLT CALLED THE FSS ON THE AIRPORT FOR AN ADVISORY WHEN THE FLT WAS 8 MI FROM THE FIELD. THE ADVISORY INCLUDED INFO THAT THE WIND WAS FROM 300 DEG WITH GUST TO 53 KTS. THE FLT LANDED ON RWY 30, AND WAS TAXIING TO THE RAMP WHEN A GUST OF WIND LIFTED THE TAIL AND THE ACFT NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:05 MDT
Nearest AirportMiles City (0nm N)
Runway30
Runway Length5602 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182J
Tail NumberN2774F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operator170 Flying Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 45 kt, gusting 60 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 34 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time01:05
Weather SourceWFAC