Piper PA-22/20
Three Forks, MT — April 3, 2008
Event Information
| Date | April 3, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | SEA08CA102 |
| Event ID | 20080430X00574 |
| Location | Three Forks, MT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 45.88250, -111.56389 |
| Airport | Three Forks |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Piper |
| Model | PA-22/20 |
| 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 inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing. A gusting crosswind was a contributing factor.
Full Narrative
The private pilot was landing the tail-wheel equipped airplane in a crosswind on runway 20. The pilot reported that during the landing rollout "...a sudden gust from the west lifted the right wing and landing gear." As the pilot attempted to correct the situation, the airplane's left main landing gear strut collapsed and the left wing struck the runway surface. The airplane received structural damage to left wing and fuselage. The wind at the time of the accident was from 110 degrees at 10 knots. No mechanical malfunctions were reported.
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.