NAVAL AIRCRAFT FACTORY N3N-3
Red Lodge, MT — August 31, 2025
Event Information
| Date | August 31, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR25LA271 |
| Event ID | 20250902200922 |
| Location | Red Lodge, MT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 45.17755, -109.25565 |
| Airport | RED LODGE |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | NAVAL AIRCRAFT FACTORY |
| Model | N3N-3 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude weather condition.
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.