Accident Details
Date
Monday, December 11, 2006
NTSB Number
SEA07CA029
Location
Laurel, MT
Event ID
20070119X00073
Coordinates
45.703056, -108.761108
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over. A contributing factor was the crosswind condition.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N6501V
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172RG0734
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
635 AIRPORT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
GREELEY
State / Zip Code
CO 80631-9148
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot stated that after landing on Runway 22 he encountered a gust of wind, which lifted the right wing and flipped the airplane over onto its left side. The pilot reported that the wind at the time of the accident was from 260 degrees at 20 knots.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA07CA029