Accident Details
Date
Sunday, July 20, 2008
NTSB Number
SEA08CA166
Location
Lewistown, MT
Event ID
20080801X01140
Coordinates
47.042221, -109.466667
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 variable and gusting winds, and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident were variable winds that were gusting to 25 knots.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
SMITH PETER R
Address
4390 LIME KILN RD
City
LEWISTOWN
State / Zip Code
MT 59457-8036
Country
United States
Analysis
During the initial part of his takeoff roll in a tailwheel-equipped airplane, the pilot lost directional control in variable and gusting winds. During his attempt to regain control, the airplane's wing impacted the runway, resulting in bending damage to the main spar of the wing. At the time of the attempted takeoff, the winds were variable at 15 to 25 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# SEA08CA166