Casualties unknown

1990-09-21: Cessna 170 (N4289V) — Dennis A. Fitzpatrick — Havre, MT

Havre, MT, US

On September 21, 1990, a Cessna 170 (registration N4289V) operated by Dennis A. Fitzpatrick was involved in an aviation accident near Havre, MT. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE SELECTION OF THE WRONG RUNWAY BY THE OWNER/STUDENT PILOT AND HIS FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR THE WIND DURING LANDING GROUND ROLL. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A student pilot flying from the left seat attempted to land on runway 25 in strong gusty quartering tailwind conditions and lost control during the landing roll, causing the aircraft to depart the runway and nose over.

Incident Overview

A student pilot was occupying the left seat and flying the aircraft, while a private pilot serving as pilot-in-command (PIC) was in the right seat. The student pilot attempted to land on runway 25 under strong gusty quartering tailwind conditions. During the ground landing roll, control was lost and the aircraft departed the side of the 5,200-foot-long by 100-foot-wide runway. The aircraft subsequently impacted terrain and nosed over.

Weather Conditions

At the time of the incident, the weather observation recorded wind from 340 degrees at 11 knots, gusting to 18 knots. These wind conditions favored runway 03, which was not the runway used for landing.

Aircraft and Operational Details

The exact make and model of the aircraft were not specified in the source. The runway dimensions were 5,200 feet in length and 100 feet in width. No information was provided regarding the aircraft's registration, engine count, date, time of day, or the specific location of the incident.

Occupants and Outcome

The source did not specify the number of occupants, injuries, or damage sustained. No fatalities or injuries were mentioned in the source material.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X24386. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.