N3184D

Substantial
None

CESSNA 180S/N: 31982

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 2, 2012
NTSB Number
WPR12CA245
Location
Wenatchee, WA
Event ID
20120604X75739
Coordinates
47.416667, -120.210830
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 failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in a crosswind condition.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
31982
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1955
Model / ICAO
180C180
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
180

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
RITCHIE REX W
Address
5430 FISHERMAN BAY RD
City
LOPEZ ISLAND
State / Zip Code
WA 98261-8214
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that during the takeoff ground roll with a left crosswind condition, the airplane began to swerve immediately after the tail came off the ground and the left wing rose. The pilot attempted to correct with aileron, rudder and control stick inputs, however the airplane turned into the wind and the right wing and propeller contacted the surface. The airplane subsequently came to rest balanced on its right main landing gear, the propeller and the right wing tip. The airplane's right wing and right aileron were substantially damaged as a result of impact damage with the runway surface. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR12CA245