Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
NTSB Number
WPR09CA210
Location
Tucson, AZ
Event ID
20090422X74907
Coordinates
32.138610, -111.171386
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswinds.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N3880S
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17251080
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
LEHRKE ROBERT
Address
8805 TIA CHRISTINA DR NW
Status
Deregistered
City
ALBUQUERQUE
State / Zip Code
NM 87114-5760
Country
United States
Analysis
Just prior to rotation speed during takeoff, the airplane veered sharply to the left, departed the runway, and encountered soft sand. The reported weather around the time of the accident showed that the 80-degree left crosswind was at 9 knots, gusting to 18 knots. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported that there was no mechanical malfunction or system failure with the airplane prior to the accident.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR09CA210