Accident Details
Date
Monday, September 16, 2013
NTSB Number
WPR13CA412
Location
Bozeman, MT
Event ID
20130917X04218
Coordinates
45.779167, -111.155555
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and inadequate compensation for the high gusty wind conditions during taxi.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
SATREAAS KENNETH A
Address
6491 110TH AVE SE
City
VERONA
State / Zip Code
ND 58490-9344
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that after aborting the takeoff due to an approaching thunderstorm and high winds, while taxiing back to the parking area, a strong wind lifted the airplane. The airplane subsequently nosed over which resulted in substantial damage to the wings, fuselage, vertical stabilizer, and rudder. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR13CA412