Pilot Debrief

Cessna 180 near Lewistown, MT — 2008-07-20

Final reportSEA08CA166
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Date
2008-07-20
Location
Lewistown, MT, USA
Airport
KLWT
Aircraft
Cessna 180
Registration
N1710C
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the variable and gusting winds, and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident were variable winds that were gusting to 25 knots.

NTSB narrative

During the initial part of his takeoff roll in a tailwheel-equipped airplane, the pilot lost directional control in variable and gusting winds. During his attempt to regain control, the airplane's wing impacted the runway, resulting in bending damage to the main spar of the wing. At the time of the attempted takeoff, the winds were variable at 15 to 25 knots.

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