Accident Details
Date
Friday, May 2, 2008
NTSB Number
SEA08CA118
Location
Libby, MT
Event ID
20080528X00739
Coordinates
48.283889, -115.490280
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind gusts and failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N1083
Make
STINSON
Serial Number
108-3535
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
HELBURG MICHAEL L
Address
111 SKYLINE DRIVE
Status
Deregistered
City
LIBBY
State / Zip Code
MT 59923
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot was in the process of lowering the tail to the ground after touchdown when the airplane veered to the right. Adding left rudder to counter the yaw was unsuccessful, and the airplane veered off the right side of the runway and nosed over. The pilot reported "...close to touchdown I was getting bumped from side to side from crosswind gusts." The pilot said there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA08CA118