Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 414A near Aberdeen, SD — 2011-03-23

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Date
2011-03-23
Location
Aberdeen, SD, USA
Airport
ABR
Aircraft
CESSNA 414A
Registration
N4057C
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Takeoff roll

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty crosswinds during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that there was snow and ice on the runway. During takeoff, a strong crosswind gust forced the airplane to veer off the left side of the runway and the airplane struck runway lights. The pilot managed to maneuver the airplane back on the runway and he shut down the engines. A postaccident inspection of the airplane revealed substantial damage as a result of a puncture in the pressure vessel of the airplane. The pilot reported that there was no preimpact mechanical malfunction or failure of the airplane.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Loss of control
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have aborted takeoff due to snow, ice, and crosswind conditions.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 1 docket document
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Docket documents1

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