20 Oct 2015: CESSNA 140

20 Oct 2015: CESSNA 140 — Unknown operator

No fatalities • FORT BENTON, MT, United States

Probable cause

A hard landing which resulted in a loss of directional control, main landing gear collapse, and damage to the left wing spar.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he landed with a 5 to 8 knot tailwind and landed hard. The pilot lost directional control of the airplane and side loaded the landing gear which caused the left main landing gear to collapse and the left wing impacted the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing spar.

The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

Contributing factors

cause Descent rate — Not attained/maintained
cause Pilot
cause Directional control — Not attained/maintained
Effect on operation

Conditions

Weather: VMC, wind 110/03kt, vis 10sm

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