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September 9, 1993 · Cessna 180 · N4719B
Watkins, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 9, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Watkins, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 180
Tail Number
N4719B
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW93LA258
THE PILOT STATED THAT THE WINDS DURING THE INITIAL GROUND ROLL WERE 020 DEGREES TO 040 DEGREES OFF RUNWAY 08 AT 14 KNOTS GUSTING TO 17 KNOTS. HE FURTHER STATED THAT THE WINDS SHIFTED TO 360 DEGREES AT THE TIME THE TAIL CAME OFF THE RUNWAY AND HE WAS NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL. THE AIRPLANE CAME TO REST INVERTED AT THE EDGE OF THE RUNWAY.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR SHIFTING WINDS.
Full Narrative
On September 9, 1993, at approximately 1435 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 180, N4719B, sustained substantial damage during the takeoff roll when it encountered variable crosswinds near Watkins, Colorado. The private pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local personal flight. The Pilot/Operator report prepared by the pilot stated that the winds were 020 degrees to 040 degrees off runway 08 at 14 knots gusting to 17 knots. The pilot further stated that the wind shifted to 360 degrees after the tail was off the runway. He was not able to maintain control of the airplane and it came to rest inverted on the edge of the runway. Damage occurred to the vertical stabilizer, rudder, wings, and propeller.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:35 MDT
Nearest AirportFront Range (0nm)
Runway8
Runway Length8000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180
Tail NumberN4719B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-J · Reciprocating · 225
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 66 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind14 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO