# NTSB Accident SEA98LA016
> **Short Brothers SD3-60** · 1997-11-25 · BILLINGS, MT, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA98LA016
- **Event ID:** 20001208X09248
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-11-25
- **Location:** BILLINGS, MT, USA
- **Coordinates:** 45.869724, -108.469451
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Short Brothers
- **Model:** SD3-60
- **Registration:** N691A
- **FAR Part:** 121
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The co-pilot's failure to maintain the proper descent rate on final approach, the pilot-in-command's delayed remedial action, and overload of the left main landing gear assembly. Factors contributing were snow, crosswind conditions and deteriorating visibility.

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