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January 26, 2011 · Cessna 180H · N9067M

Helena, MT

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 26, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Helena, MT
Aircraft
Cessna 180H
Tail Number
N9067M
Operator
State of Montana
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR11CA109

During the first part of the training flight in the tailwheel-equipped airplane, the pilot receiving instruction made four takeoffs and landings on a runway that was almost directly aligned with the oncoming wind. At that point the certified flight instructor (CFI) took over in order to demonstrate a landing on a different runway where there was a crosswind of about 10 to 12 knots at 90 degrees to the runway. The CFI made a successful touchdown on the main landing gear wheels, but as the airplane slowed and he began to lower the tail to the runway surface, the upwind wing was lifted by a gust of wind. When the CFI made control inputs to counter the lifting of the wing the opposite wing impacted the surface of the runway and the airplane veered toward the upwind runway edge. Before he could regain directional control, the airplane departed the right side of the runway, entered an area of soft terrain, and nosed over onto its back. According to the CFI, there was no evidence of a flight control malfunction prior to the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

During the first part of the training flight in the conventional wheel (tail wheel-equipped) airplane, the pilot receiving instruction made four stop-and-go landings on a runway that was almost directly aligned with the oncoming wind. At that point the instructor pilot took over in order to demonstrate a landing on a different runway where there was a crosswind of about 10 to 12 knots at 90 degrees to the runway. The instructor pilot made a successful touchdown on the main landing gear wheels, but as the airplane slowed and he began to lower the tail to the runway surface, the upwind wing was lifted by a gust of wind. Although the instructor pilot made control inputs to counter the lifting of the wing, the opposite wing impacted the surface of the runway, and the airplane veered toward the upwind runway edge. Before the instructor pilot could regain directional control, the airplane departed the right side of the runway, entered an area of soft terrain, and nosed over onto its back. According to the instructor pilot, there was no evidence of a flight control or rudder control malfunction.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:15 MST
Nearest AirportHelena Regional Airport (0nm)
Runway16
Runway Length2989 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 180H
Tail NumberN9067M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorState of Montana
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-470 SERIES · Reciprocating · 230
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 54 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 12 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 12000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 21 C
Altimeter30.25 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

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