| Crash location | 47.481945°N, 111.370556°W |
| Nearest city | Great Falls, MT
47.500235°N, 111.300808°W 3.5 miles away |
| Tail number | N2251C |
|---|---|
| Accident date | 18 Jun 2006 |
| Aircraft type | Cessna 180 |
| Additional details: | None |
In a written statement the pilot reported that during the takeoff roll, near rotation speed, the tail-wheel equipped Cessna was "hit" by a gust of wind. He stated the right wing "went up" and the airplane veered to the left. The pilot was unable to correct the situation and the airplane subsequently exited runway 34. The pilot reported that at some point during sequence, the right main landing gear collapsed. The accident report submitted by the pilot indicated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the aircraft at the time of the accident.
The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. A crosswind was a factor.