Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 180J near Oakland, CA — 2025-04-10

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Date
2025-04-10
Location
Oakland, CA, USA
Airport
OAK
Aircraft
CESSNA 180J
Registration
N7779K
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll with a left crosswind.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during a takeoff roll in the tailwheel-equipped airplane, he observed a left crosswind. As the tail lifted off the runway, the airplane veered left, and he subsequently applied full right rudder pedal. As the airplane approached the left edge of the runway, he applied pressure to the right brake, and the airplane ground looped to the right. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and elevator. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the pilot was departing runway 33 with wind from 260° at 13 knots.

NTSB coding

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