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June 3, 2020 · Aviat A 1 Undesignat · N8QT
Glendive, MT
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 3, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Glendive, MT
Aircraft
Aviat A 1 Undesignat (1997)
Tail Number
N8QT
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR20CA166
The pilot reported that the airplane was configured for landing on runway 30, and he intended to perform a three-point landing. He estimated that the wind was from 260° at 30 kts. When the airplane was about 1 ft above the runway surface, it encountered a microburst with a strong gust of wind which lifted the left wing. The pilot was unable to counteract the sudden attitude shift and the right wing drug on the ground. The pilot attempted to abort the landing as the left wing then impacted the ground, and the airplane became airborne shortly thereafter. The pilot remained in the airport traffic pattern and landed uneventfully. The left aileron was partially torn off as a result of the accident sequence. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing in gusting wind condition which resulted in a collision with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the airplane was configured for landing on runway 30, and he intended to perform a three-point landing. He estimated that the wind was from 260° at 30 kts. When the airplane was about 1 ft above the runway surface, it encountered a microburst with a strong gust of wind which lifted the left wing. The pilot was unable to counteract the sudden attitude shift and the right wing drug on the ground. The pilot attempted to abort the landing as the left wing then impacted the ground, and the airplane became airborne shortly thereafter. The pilot remained in the airport traffic pattern and landed uneventfully. The left aileron was partially torn off as a result of the accident sequence. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 MDT
Nearest AirportDawson Community (0nm S)
Runway30
Runway Length5704 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAviat A 1 Undesignat
Tail NumberN8QT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1D · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 71 · Basc · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 14 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C
Altimeter29.88 inHg
Observation Time20:56
Weather SourceWFAC