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August 21, 2011 · Cessna A185F · N61609
Polson, MT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 21, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Polson, MT
Aircraft
Cessna A185F
Tail Number
N61609
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR11CA406
The pilot said that, while landing in his tailwheel-equipped airplane, he encountered a gust of wind. He experienced a loss of directional control and the left wing and elevator struck the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and elevator. The pilot stated that the airplane had no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the flight.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot said that during landing his tailwheel equipped airplane encountered a gust of wind. He experienced a loss of directional control and the left wing and elevator struck the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and elevator. The pilot reported no malfunctions prior to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 MDT
Nearest AirportPolson Airport (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length4195 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A185F
Tail NumberN61609
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO-550 SERIES · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 69 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 3 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 39 C
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time17:55
Weather SourceWFAC