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June 18, 2006 · Cessna 180 · N2251C
Great Falls, MT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 18, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Great Falls, MT
Aircraft
Cessna 180
Tail Number
N2251C
Operator
Dennis a Wyatt
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA06CA120
In a written statement the pilot reported that during the takeoff roll, near rotation speed, the tail-wheel equipped Cessna was "hit" by a gust of wind. He stated the right wing "went up" and the airplane veered to the left. The pilot was unable to correct the situation and the airplane subsequently exited runway 34. The pilot reported that at some point during this sequence of events, the right main landing gear collapsed. The accident report submitted by the pilot indicated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the aircraft at the time of the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. A crosswind was a factor.
Full Narrative
In a written statement the pilot reported that during the takeoff roll, near rotation speed, the tail-wheel equipped Cessna was "hit" by a gust of wind. He stated the right wing "went up" and the airplane veered to the left. The pilot was unable to correct the situation and the airplane subsequently exited runway 34. The pilot reported that at some point during sequence, the right main landing gear collapsed. The accident report submitted by the pilot indicated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the aircraft at the time of the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 MDT
Nearest AirportGreat Falls Intl (0nm)
Runway34
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180
Tail NumberN2251C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDennis a Wyatt
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-U · Reciprocating
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0