REPUBLIC RC-3
Butte, MT, June 5, 2024
Event Information
| Date | June 5, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Butte, MT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 45.95481, -112.49747 |
| Airport | BERT MOONEY |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | WPR24LA180 |
| Event ID | 20240605194403 |
Aircraft
| Make | REPUBLIC |
| Model | RC-3 |
| Registration # | N87583 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff with a gusty left quartering crosswind.
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.