Accident Details
Date
Sunday, August 21, 2011
NTSB Number
WPR11CA406
Location
Polson, MT
Event ID
20110823X00601
Coordinates
47.695278, -114.185279
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 failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
ERIKSEN BJORN A
Address
38206 SUMMERTIME LN
City
POLSON
State / Zip Code
MT 59860-8279
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot said that during landing his tailwheel equipped airplane encountered a gust of wind. He experienced a loss of directional control and the left wing and elevator struck the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and elevator. The pilot reported no malfunctions prior to the accident.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR11CA406