N4738B

Substantial
None

CESSNA 180S/N: 31636

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
NTSB Number
CEN22LA160
Location
Lampasas, TX
Event ID
20220331104862
Coordinates
31.103693, -98.196258
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 decision to perform a takeoff from a perpendicular taxiway rather than the airport runway, which led to the airplane striking trees at the end of the departure path.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
31636
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
EARHART ROBERT E
Address
11510 SONNET DR
City
DALLAS
State / Zip Code
TX 75229-2616
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN22LA160