Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 177B near Seymour, IN — 2010-12-07

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Date
2010-12-07
Location
Seymour, IN, USA
Airport
45IN
Aircraft
CESSNA 177B
Registration
N888VM
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taking off with a gusting wind.

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot, during takeoff from a snow-covered runway at a private airstrip, the airplane encountered a wind gust before striking a fence on the east side of the runway. The pilot elected to continue the takeoff and the airplane landed uneventfully at another airport approximately 5 miles from the private airstrip. The pilot reported that the wind was from 270 degrees at 10 knots and gusting to 15 knots. Examination of the airplane revealed the outboard 8 to 10 inches of the left stabilator was separated.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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