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December 17, 1995 · Cessna 180C · N9379T

Patoka, IN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 17, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Patoka, IN
Aircraft
Cessna 180C
Tail Number
N9379T
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI96LA061

The pilot reported that approximately 500 feet down the grass runway during the takeoff roll, the airplane seemed to turn to the left. He applied more right rudder and the airplane lifted off. The airplane settled back down to the runway, became airborne again, and then impacted a retaining wall located alongside a highway at the departure end of the runway. The airplane traveled across the highway and hit a fence before coming to rest on a field. The pilot stated that the airplane did not have any mechanical problems, he just lost control and never fully recovered.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff.

Full Narrative

On December 17, 1995, at 1014 eastern standard time, a Cessna 180C, N9379T, piloted by the owner/operator, sustained substantial damage when it collided with a retaining wall and fence during an attempted takeoff from Hull Airport, Patoka, Indiana. The private pilot and passenger reported no injuries. The pleasure flight operated under 14 CFR Part 91 in visual meteorological conditions without a flight plan. The intended destination was Poseyville, Indiana. The pilot reported that as he added power to start the takeoff roll on runway 18 (2600' x 100'), he applied right rudder. The pilot stated that approximately 500 feet down the grass runway, the airplane seemed to turn to the left. He applied more right rudder and the airplane lifted off. The airplane settled back to the runway, became airborne again and then impacted a retaining wall located along side a highway at the departure end of the runway. The airplane traveled across the highway and hit a fence before coming to rest on a field. The pilot stated to the FAA that the airplane did not have any mechanical problems, he just lost control and never fully recovered.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:14 CST
Nearest AirportHull Field (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 180C
Tail NumberN9379T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 62 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 36 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data