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April 3, 2008 · Piper PA-22/20 · N1139C
Three Forks, MT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 3, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Three Forks, MT
Aircraft
Piper PA-22/20
Tail Number
N1139C
Operator
Douglas S Cairns
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA08CA102
The pilot was landing the tailwheel equipped airplane in a crosswind on runway 20 and reported that during the landing roll, "...a sudden gust from the west lifted the right wing and landing gear." As the pilot attempted to correct the situation, the airplane's left main landing gear strut collapsed, and the left wing struck the runway surface. The airplane received structural damage to left wing and fuselage. The wind at the time of the accident was from 110 degrees at 10 knots. No mechanical malfunctions were reported.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing. A gusting crosswind was a contributing factor.
Full Narrative
The private pilot was landing the tail-wheel equipped airplane in a crosswind on runway 20. The pilot reported that during the landing rollout "...a sudden gust from the west lifted the right wing and landing gear." As the pilot attempted to correct the situation, the airplane's left main landing gear strut collapsed and the left wing struck the runway surface. The airplane received structural damage to left wing and fuselage. The wind at the time of the accident was from 110 degrees at 10 knots. No mechanical malfunctions were reported.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:05 MDT
Nearest AirportThree Forks (0nm)
Runway20
Runway Length5100 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22/20
Tail NumberN1139C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDouglas S Cairns
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 10 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time22:45
Weather SourceWFAC