REPUBLIC RC-3
Butte, MT — June 5, 2024
Event Information
| Date | June 5, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR24LA180 |
| Event ID | 20240605194403 |
| Location | Butte, MT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 45.95481, -112.49747 |
| Airport | BERT MOONEY |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | REPUBLIC |
| Model | RC-3 |
| 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 |
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.