CESSNA 140
FORT BENTON, MT — October 20, 2015
Event Information
| Date | October 20, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA023 |
| Event ID | 20151021X54209 |
| Location | FORT BENTON, MT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.84611, -110.63416 |
| Airport | FORT BENTON |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 140 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
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.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.