Accident Details
Date
Friday, September 27, 2013
NTSB Number
WPR13CA427
Location
Dell, MT
Event ID
20130927X81136
Coordinates
44.723331, -112.698333
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 while taxiing in gusting wind conditions.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
GERWIEN RONNIE D
Address
850 BLACKTAIL RD
City
LAKESIDE
State / Zip Code
MT 59922-9625
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that while transitioning from the landing roll, to taxi, on a gravel road with a 12- to 15-knot tailwind, a gust of wind lifted the tail. The airplane rotated and the left wing collided with a fence. The left wing and its associated lift strut were substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine 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# WPR13CA427