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June 20, 1995 · Cessna 180H · N2728X

Chatsworth, NJ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 20, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Chatsworth, NJ
Aircraft
Cessna 180H
Tail Number
N2728X
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO95LA068

THE PILOT STATED THAT HE LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL, RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT GROUND LOOP/SERVE AND SUBSEQUENT NOSE OVER. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT AS THE AIRPLANE ACCELERATED DURING THE TAKEOFF GROUND ROLL, HE PUSHED FORWARD ON THE CONTROL YOKE TO RAISE THE TAIL. HE STATED THAT THE CROSSWIND COMBINED WITH STRONG PROPELLER TORQUE CAUSED HIM TO LOSE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE PILOT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Related factors were the gusty crosswind conditions.

Full Narrative

On June 20, 1995, at 1300 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 180H, N2728X, operated by New Jersey Forest Fire Service of Trenton, New Jersey, crashed during takeoff at Coyle Field, Chatsworth, New Jersey. The private pilot was not injured. The airplane sustained substantial damage. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed. The local flight was conducted under 14 CFR 91. According to the pilot, he completed the annual inspection of the airplane and was going to take the airplane on a test run around the traffic pattern. He reported that he completed his preflight inspection and engine run-up successfully. He stated that there was a frontal passage and the wind was changing direction most of the morning. He indicated that at the time of the attempted departure there was a moderate 10 to 12 knot crosswind. The pilot reported that he applied power and initiated a takeoff roll. He stated that as the aircraft accelerated he pushed forward on the control yoke to raise the tail. He stated that a combination of the strong quartering crosswind and propeller torque resulted in a loss of directional control of the airplane. The airplane ground looped and subsequently nosed over. The pilot reported that there was no mechanical malfunction.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 EDT
Nearest AirportCoyle Field (0nm)
Runway28
Runway Length1200 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 180H
Tail NumberN2728X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470 · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 12 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT

Appendix: Source Data