Cessna 185
Winifred, MT — May 17, 2020
Event Information
| Date | May 17, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR20CA149 |
| Event ID | 20200518X11141 |
| Location | Winifred, MT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.88528, -109.02278 |
| Airport | Left Coulee Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | 185 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
An inadequate flare that resulted in a bounced landing and the pilot's subsequent delayed decision to go-around that did not allow for sufficient clearance from trees when the airplane was affected by a gusting wind.
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.