Summary
On August 28, 2012, a Cessna 180 (N2909A) was involved in an incident near Brookville, OH. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the attempted takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions.
The pilot was taking off on runway 27 when the airplane veered off the right side of the runway. The left main gear collapsed and the left wing was substantially damaged. The closest recorded weather observation, 11 miles away, reported wind conditions from 010 degrees at 12 knots, gusting to 17 knots. The pilot reported there were no mechanical problems with the airplane at the time of the accident.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN12CA585. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2909A.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the attempted takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot was taking off on runway 27 when the airplane veered off the right side of the runway. The left main gear collapsed and the left wing was substantially damaged. The closest recorded weather observation, 11 miles away, reported wind conditions from 010 degrees at 12 knots, gusting to 17 knots. The pilot reported there were no mechanical problems with the airplane at the time of 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# CEN12CA585