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August 1, 1987 · Cessna 172C · N9748T
Cut Bank, MT
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 1, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Cut Bank, MT
Aircraft
Cessna 172C
Tail Number
N9748T
Operator
Jeanne Wilson
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN87LA205
THE PLT STATED THAT SHE RADIOED THE CUT BANK FSS AND WAS TOLD THAT THE WIND WAS 060 DEGREES AT 41 KNOTS. SHE THEN LANDED THE ACFT UNEVENTFULLY. HOWEVER, WHILE TURNING 90 DEGREES OFF THE RWY ONTO A TAXIWAY, THE ACFT NOSED OVER.
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THE PLT STATED THAT SHE RADIOED THE CUT BANK FSS AND WAS TOLD THAT THE WIND WAS 060 DEGREES AT 41 KNOTS. SHE THEN LANDED THE ACFT UNEVENTFULLY. HOWEVER, WHILE TURNING 90 DEGREES OFF THE RWY ONTO A TAXIWAY, THE ACFT NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:20 MDT
Nearest AirportCut Bank, Mt (0nm N)
Runway22
Runway Length5300 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172C
Tail NumberN9748T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJeanne Wilson
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300C · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 61 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 30 kt, gusting 42 kt
Visibility60 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 28 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:20
Weather SourceWFAC