CESSNA A185F
Sand Coulee, MT — October 18, 2009
Event Information
| Date | October 18, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR10CA024 |
| Event ID | 20091019X01423 |
| Location | Sand Coulee, MT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.42083, -111.15833 |
| Airport | Prill Field |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | A185F |
| 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 directional control during landing with a crosswind.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane on a grass runway, with a 30-degree right crosswind. He reported that when the airplane touched down, during the landing rollout, the right wing "came up" and the airplane began to swerve. The pilot reported he was able to correct the swerve; however the left wing "hit the turf," which resulted in substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.
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.