Casualties unknown

Nose Over After Wind Gust During Landing (N2525S)

Glasgow, MT, US

On October 12, 1987, a Cessna A185F (registration N2525S) operated by Steve Bell was involved in an aviation accident near Glasgow, MT. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot reported that during landing on runway 12, a strong gust from the right lifted the right wing, causing the left wing to strike the ground and the aircraft to nose over.

Incident Overview

A pilot reported an accident during landing on runway 12. According to the pilot, the wind reported by UNICOM was 100 degrees at 10 knots. Shortly after touchdown, the aircraft encountered a strong gust from the right. The gust lifted the right wing, causing the left wing to hit the ground, and the aircraft subsequently nosed over.

Wind Observation

The National Weather Service provided the hourly observation for the airport taken 20 minutes prior to the accident. That observation recorded wind from 190 degrees at 13 knots.

Sequence of Events

The aircraft touched down on runway 12. Immediately after touchdown, a strong gust from the right side affected the aircraft. The right wing lifted, the left wing contacted the ground, and the aircraft nosed over.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 12 Oct 1987 Cessna A185F accident near Glasgow, MT?

A pilot reported that during landing on runway 12, a strong gust from the right lifted the right wing, causing the left wing to strike the ground and the aircraft to nose over.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 12 Oct 1987 involved a Cessna A185F, registration N2525S, operated by Steve Bell, at Glasgow, MT.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X32304. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.