Summary
On May 06, 1990, a Cessna C-180E (N8679X) was involved in an incident near Helena, MT. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE MALFUNCTION OF THE TAIL WHEEL ASSEMBLY.
This incident is documented in NTSB report DEN90LA105. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8679X.
Accident Details
Date
Sunday, May 6, 1990
NTSB Number
DEN90LA105
Location
HELENA, MT
Event ID
20001212X23127
Coordinates
46.530456, -112.210540
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
THE MALFUNCTION OF THE TAIL WHEEL ASSEMBLY.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
HIGH MOUNTAIN AIR LLC
Address
PO BOX 7967
City
MISSOULA
State / Zip Code
MT 59807-7967
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DEN90LA105