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August 3, 2006 · Cessna 180H · N7955V
Belgrade, MT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 3, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Belgrade, MT
Aircraft
Cessna 180H
Tail Number
N7955V
Operator
Mack Marketing
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA06CA155
The student pilot reported that he was practicing landings on runway 30. He reported that shortly after touchdown (three-point landing) the airplane "suddenly drifted left" as he turned from the runway to the taxiway. The pilot reported that while correcting for the situation, the airplane's left wing tip contacted the runway surface. No preaccident mechanical anomalies were reported.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
Full Narrative
On August 2, 2006, about 1915 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 180H airplane, N7955V, sustained substantial damage while landing at the Gallatin Field Airport, Belgrade, Montana. The airplane was being operated as a visual flight rules (VFR) local area flight under Title 14 CFR Part 91 when the accident occurred. The solo student pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The student pilot reported that he was practicing landings on runway 30. He reported that shortly after touchdown (three-point landing) the airplane "suddenly drifted left" as he turned from the runway to the taxiway. The pilot reported that while correcting for the situation, the airplane's left wing tip contacted the runway surface. No preaccident mechanical anomalies were reported.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:15 MDT
Nearest AirportBozeman/Gallatin Field (0nm)
Runway30
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180H
Tail NumberN7955V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMack Marketing
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470R · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0