| Crash location | 47.420834°N, 111.158333°W |
| Nearest city | Sand Coulee, MT
47.399404°N, 111.167745°W 1.5 miles away |
| Tail number | N1677R |
|---|---|
| Accident date | 18 Oct 2009 |
| Aircraft type | Cessna A185F |
| Additional details: | None |
The pilot reported that he was landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane on a grass runway, with a 30-degree right crosswind. He reported that when the airplane touched down, during the landing rollout, the right wing "came up" and the airplane began to swerve. The pilot reported he was able to correct the swerve; however the left wing "hit the turf," which resulted in substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind.