Accident Details
Date
Sunday, October 18, 2009
NTSB Number
WPR10CA024
Location
Sand Coulee, MT
Event ID
20091019X01423
Coordinates
47.420833, -111.158332
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
YARGER DENIM B
Address
2927 BROOKWAY DR
City
LAUREL
State / Zip Code
MT 59044-8367
Country
United States
Analysis
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.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR10CA024