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May 14, 1982 · Cessna 180 · N9957N
Cut Bank, MT
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 14, 1982
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Cut Bank, MT
Aircraft
Cessna 180
Tail Number
N9957N
Operator
Meriwether Farms
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN82DA085
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT DURING LANDING, THE AIRCRAFT VEERED OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY EVEN THOUGH HE USED LEFT RUDDER. AFTER DEPARTING THE RUNWAY, THE AIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED A SHALLOW DITCH AND WENT OVER ON ITS BACK. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE WINDS WERE VARIABLE AT 10 KTS.
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THE PILOT REPORTED THAT DURING LANDING, THE AIRCRAFT VEERED OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY EVEN THOUGH HE USED LEFT RUDDER. AFTER DEPARTING THE RUNWAY, THE AIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED A SHALLOW DITCH AND WENT OVER ON ITS BACK. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE WINDS WERE VARIABLE AT 10 KTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 MDT
Nearest AirportPrivate Airstrip (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180
Tail NumberN9957N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMeriwether Farms
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10 kt
Visibility80 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point16 C / 0 C
Altimeter0