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May 18, 1990 · Cessna 205A · N4841U
Piqua, OH
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 18, 1990
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Piqua, OH
Aircraft
Cessna 205A
Tail Number
N4841U
Operator
Cotterman Carl J
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI90LA132
THE PILOT BEGAN A TAKEOFF ON RUNWAY 36. DURING THE INITIAL ROLL GROUND RUN, HE LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED THE RUNWAY, IMPACTED A FENCE & NOSED OVER. ABOUT 10 MIN BEFORE THE OCCURRENCE, WINDS AT THE NEAREST REPORTING STATION WERE FROM 310 DEG AT 18 GUSTING 27 KTS.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT BEGAN A TAKEOFF ON RUNWAY 36. DURING THE INITIAL ROLL GROUND RUN, HE LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED THE RUNWAY, IMPACTED A FENCE & NOSED OVER. ABOUT 10 MIN BEFORE THE OCCURRENCE, WINDS AT THE NEAREST REPORTING STATION WERE FROM 310 DEG AT 18 GUSTING 27 KTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 EDT
Nearest AirportCovington Airport (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 205A
Tail NumberN4841U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCotterman Carl J
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-470-S · Reciprocating · 260
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 35 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 18 kt, gusting 27 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 43 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:50
Weather SourceWFAC