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March 27, 2001 · Cessna 180H · N2780X

Coeur D'Alene, ID

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 27, 2001
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Coeur D'Alene, ID
Aircraft
Cessna 180H
Tail Number
N2780X
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA01LA069

The pilot reported that he performed an intersection takeoff from runway 23. He indicated that the wind at the time was from 140 degrees at 10 knots, with gusts to 15 knots. He stated that during the takeoff roll, he felt the tail raise, and aborted takeoff by "chopping power." The pilot reported that the aircraft's left wingtip then hit and the aircraft went up on its nose, striking its propeller. The pilot reported on his NTSB accident report that no mechanical failure or malfunction was involved in the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the aborted takeoff. A factor was gusty crosswinds.

Full Narrative

On March 27, 2001, about 0830 Pacific standard time, a Cessna 180H, N2780X, was substantially damaged in a ground loop and subsequent nose over during an aborted takeoff attempt from runway 23 at Coeur d'Alene Air Terminal, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. The private pilot, who owned the aircraft and was its sole occupant at the time, was not injured in the accident. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan had been filed for the 14 CFR 91 local personal flight. The pilot reported that he performed the takeoff from intersection D. He indicated that the wind at the time was from 140 degrees at 10 knots, with gusts to 15 knots, and that he listened to the airport's Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) prior to takeoff. He stated that he "rolled with [aileron] & rudder correction to the left." He stated that he felt the tail raise, and aborted takeoff by "chopping power." The pilot reported that the aircraft's left wingtip then hit and the aircraft went up on its nose, striking its propeller. The pilot reported on his NTSB accident report that no mechanical failure or malfunction was involved in the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:30 PST
Nearest AirportCoeur D'Alene Air Terminal (0nm)
Runway23
Runway Length7400 ft
Runway Width140 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 180H
Tail NumberN2780X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsWestern Skyways · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 10 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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