ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 295799
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| Date: | Saturday 31 May 2003 |
| Time: | 08:30 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 150 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N4424U |
| MSN: | 15060424 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1964 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-E2D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Dillon, Montana -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Dillon, MT |
| Salmon-Lemhi County Airport, ID (SMN/KSMN) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
During the last part of the takeoff roll, the aircraft encountered a crosswind and was pushed toward the side of the runway. Although he attempted to realign the aircraft with the runway, the pilot was unable to do so, and the aircraft departed the side of the runway surface. After departing the runway, the aircraft collided with a nearby fence. The pilot stated that he had been flying nose gear aircraft for 34 years, and simply needed more tailwheel experience, of which he had only 20 hours, before attempting a takeoff in crosswind conditions. He further stated that he did not believe there was anything wrong with the aircraft's flight controls or tailwheel steering mechanism.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, and his inadequate remedial actions during his attempt to realign the aircraft with the runway. Factors include a crosswind, and the pilot's lack of experience in tailwheel-equipped aircraft.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB SEA03LA091
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Oct-2022 13:04 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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