Pilot Debrief

CESSNA A188 near Ord, NE — 2011-08-16

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Date
2011-08-16
Location
Ord, NE, USA
Airport
ODX
Aircraft
CESSNA A188
Registration
N9742V
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's loss of directional control during a crosswind takeoff.

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot, he planned an aerial application flight and filled the airplane with fuel and grass seed. As he started a crosswind takeoff, he applied full rudder and aileron. As the airplane gained speed, it encountered turbulence from nearby buildings, and veered left. The pilot was unable to straighten the airplane on the runway and exited the runway surface. Prior to coming to a stop, the airplane collided with a runway approach light and the left wing impacted the ground. An examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the left wing’s spar. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane.

NTSB coding

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