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May 21, 2001 · Garrett Starduster TOO SA300 · N555CW

Woodrow, CO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 21, 2001
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Woodrow, CO
Aircraft
Garrett Starduster TOO SA300
Tail Number
N555CW
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN01LA101

While on a cross-country flight, which had been preceded by a full weather brief by a flight service station, the non-instrument rated pilot flying a non-instrument certificated aircraft encountered rapidly deteriorating weather conditions in the form of freezing rain, snow, and deteriorating visibility. She elected to make a precautionary landing in an open field. The field was rough and uneven, and the aircraft nosed over during landing roll.

NTSB Probable Cause

a precautionary landing on unsuitable terrain which was rough and uneven. Factors were deteriorating weather in the form of freezing rain, snow, and decreasing visibility.

Full Narrative

On May 20, 2001, at 1800 mountain daylight time, a Garrett Starduster Too SA300, N555CW, sustained substantial damage during a precautionary landing near Woodrow, Colorado. The private pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions were deteriorating and no flight plan was filed for this personal cross-country flight from Saint Francis, Kansas, to Watkins, Colorado. The flight was operating under Title 14 CFR Part 91and departed Saint Francis at 1715. According to the pilot, she received a weather briefing from Columbus Radio (Columbus Flight Service Station) prior to departure and at that time was apprised of the winds, but precipitation was not mentioned. When in the vicinity of Woodrow, the visibility deteriorated rapidly due to snow, and ice began to form on the wind screen. The pilot said she chose to make a precautionary landing in a field due to icing and instrument conditions. The field was rough and uneven, and the aircraft nosed over which resulted in damage to the right upper wing, propeller, main landing gear, tail wheel, rudder, and longeron. The pilot was not instrument rated, the aircraft was not instrument certified, and had no de-icing or anti-icing equipment installed.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGarrett Starduster TOO SA300
Tail NumberN555CW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 32 kt, gusting 39 kt
Visibility0.5 sm
CeilingOvercast 500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 32 C
Altimeter29.93 inHg
Observation Time23:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data