Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 180 near Bally, PA — 2017-02-19

Final reportGAA17CA154
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Date
2017-02-19
Location
Bally, PA, USA
Airport
7N8
Aircraft
CESSNA 180
Registration
N123GT
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in crosswind conditions.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during takeoff, the airplane encountered a wind gust and veered to the left. He corrected with right rudder and left aileron, and the airplane veered to the right. Subsequently, the airplane exited the runway to the right, the left main landing gear sheared off, and the airplane impacted two trees. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, empennage, and left wing. The pilot reported there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. A review of local weather at the airfield about the time of the accident showed the wind was 300° at 10 knots. The pilot was departing on runway 34.

NTSB coding

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