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October 20, 2015 · Cessna 140 · N76001
Fort Benton, MT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 20, 2015
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Fort Benton, MT
Aircraft
Cessna 140 (1946)
Tail Number
N76001
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA023
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he landed with a 5 to 8 knot tailwind and landed hard. The pilot lost directional control of the airplane and side loaded the landing gear which caused the left main landing gear to collapse and the left wing impacted the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing spar. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
A hard landing which resulted in a loss of directional control, main landing gear collapse, and damage to the left wing spar.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he landed with a 5 to 8 knot tailwind and landed hard. The pilot lost directional control of the airplane and side loaded the landing gear which caused the left main landing gear to collapse and the left wing impacted the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing spar. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:50 MDT
Nearest AirportFort Benton (0nm ENE)
Runway23
Runway Length4300 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 140
Tail NumberN76001
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290-D · Reciprocating · 125
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 79 · None · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 43 C
Altimeter29.79 inHg
Observation Time23:58
Weather SourceWFAC