Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 180 near Pine, AZ — 2011-03-10

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Date
2011-03-10
Location
Pine, AZ, USA
Aircraft
CESSNA 180
Registration
N9330C
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during takeoff to the northeast on the dirt airstrip, the tailwheel-equipped airplane began to drift to the left. Despite the pilot's control inputs, the airplane continued to the left, exited the runway, and struck vegetation. The airplane continued to veer to the left as the right main landing gear collapsed. Subsequently, the right wing, horizontal stabilizer, and elevator struck the ground, which resulted in substantial damage. The airplane came to rest on its right side. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. He estimated that the wind at the time of the accident was from the west at 5 knots.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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