N3198D

Substantial
None

CESSNA 180S/N: 31996

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 5, 2009
NTSB Number
WPR09CA335
Location
La Grande, OR
Event ID
20090709X25721
Coordinates
45.290279, -118.007225
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 wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N3198D
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
31996
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1955
Model / ICAO
180C180
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SCHMIDT STEVEN R
Address
2011 COVE AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
LA GRANDE
State / Zip Code
OR 97850-3520
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that he observed an airplane approach and land on runway 30 at the uncontrolled airport. Thereafter, he proceeded to take off on the runway. He noted that the wind was nearly dead calm, according to the windsock. The pilot further stated that upon accelerating to about 35 miles per hour, he encountered a "severe wind shear" that lifted the left wing and wheel off the ground. Despite his efforts to counteract the wind effect, he lost control of his airplane. The pilot then aborted the takeoff, and the wind continued pushing the airplane sideways. The airplane swerved off the runway, encountered soft dirt, and nosed over onto its back.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR09CA335