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November 7, 1989 · Cessna U206B · N3481L
Billings, MT
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 7, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Billings, MT
Aircraft
Cessna U206B
Tail Number
N3481L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN90LA018
THE PRIVATE PLT HAD COMPLETED A CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT. THE PILOT SAID DURING A TAXIING TURN INTO THE TIEDOWN SPOT, THE ACFT OVERTURNED. THE PLT RPRTD THE WIND WAS FROM 280 DEG AT 29 GUSTING 38 KTS.
NTSB Probable Cause
IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT WHILE TAXIING DURING UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS.
Full Narrative
THE PRIVATE PLT HAD COMPLETED A CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT. THE PILOT SAID DURING A TAXIING TURN INTO THE TIEDOWN SPOT, THE ACFT OVERTURNED. THE PLT RPRTD THE WIND WAS FROM 280 DEG AT 29 GUSTING 38 KTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 MST
Nearest AirportBILLINGS (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna U206B
Tail NumberN3481L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-540-F9 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 29 kt, gusting 38 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO