Pilot Debrief

CESSNA T188C near Rock Springs, MT — 2009-05-31

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Date
2009-05-31
Location
Rock Springs, MT, USA
Airport
PVT
Aircraft
CESSNA T188C
Registration
N9955J
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Takeoff roll

Probable cause

The pilot's decision to attempt to takeoff in crosswind conditions that exceeded the airplane’s demonstrated crosswind capability.

NTSB narrative

The pilot began the takeoff roll in gusting crosswind conditions that exceeded the airplane’s demonstrated crosswind velocity. During the roll the airplane departed the runway, spun around, and came to rest facing opposite the direction of travel. The main landing gear failed during the accident sequence, with signatures that indicated it had sustained an overload. The pilot reported that the accident could have been prevented if he had waited to takeoff in lower wind conditions.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Loss of control
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have waited for wind conditions to subside before takeoff.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents6

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