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May 30, 2016 · Piper PA 18-150 A150 · N41553
Laurel, MT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 30, 2016
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Laurel, MT
Aircraft
Piper PA 18-150 A150 (1993)
Tail Number
N41553
Operator
Tri-W
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA265
According to the pilot, during the landing touchdown, a gust of wind lifted the airplane's right wing and forced the airplane to the left side of runway 32. The pilot reported that he overcompensated with right rudder and the airplane exited the right side of the runway. The left main landing gear collapsed and the airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical anomalies or malfunctions with any portion of the airplane that would have prevented normal flight operations. The meteorological aerodrome report at the nearest weather reporting facility at the time of the accident was about 11 miles northeast reported: 310353Z 07005KTS 10SM FEW075 FEW150 SCT200 11/02 A3013 RMK AO2
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing touchdown, resulting in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the both wings.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, during the landing touchdown, a gust of wind lifted the airplane's right wing and forced the airplane to the left side of runway 32. The pilot reported that he overcompensated with right rudder and the airplane exited the right side of the runway. The left main landing gear collapsed and the airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical anomalies or malfunctions with any portion of the airplane that would have prevented normal flight operations. The meteorological aerodrome report at the nearest weather reporting facility at the time of the accident was about 11 miles northeast reported: 310353Z 07005KTS 10SM FEW075 FEW150 SCT200 11/02 A3013 RMK AO2
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:26 MDT
Nearest AirportLaurel Municipal (0nm NE)
Runway32
Runway Length2725 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA 18-150 A150
Tail NumberN41553
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTri-W
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 0
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 39 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 36 C
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time03:53
Weather SourceWFAC