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April 11, 2007 · Cessna 180C · N9253T
Santa Fe, NM
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 11, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Santa Fe, NM
Aircraft
Cessna 180C
Tail Number
N9253T
Operator
John L Ranweiler
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN07CA084
According to the pilot, he was taking off on runway 02. The airplane weathervaned to the left and the right wing tip contacted the runway. The airplane nosed over and the propeller struck the runway. The right wing rear spar and aileron were bent, and the engine cowling was buckled. SAF wind was reportedly from 320 degrees at 11 knots. An examination of the airplane's systems conducted by the FAA revealed no anomalies. The Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) for the 1960 Cessna 180C does not give a maximum demonstrated crosswind component. However, the 1977 Cessna 180K POH lists the maximum demonstrated crosswind component as 12 knots. The computed crosswind component at the time of the accident was 13 knots (headwind component 8 knots).
NTSB Probable Cause
Exceeding the airplane's maximum demonstrated crosswind component during the takeoff roll. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, he was taking off on runway 02. The airplane weathervaned to the left and the right wing tip contacted the runway. The airplane nosed over and the propeller stuck the runway. The right wing rear spar and aileron were bent, and the engine cowling was buckled. SAF wind was reportedly from 320 degrees at 15 knots. An examination of the airplane's systems conducted by the FAA revealed no anomalies. The Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) for the 1960 Cessna 180C does not give a maximum demonstrated crosswind component. However, the 1977 Cessna 180K POH lists the maximum demonstrated crosswind component as 12 knots. The computed crosswind component at the time of the accident was 13 knots (headwind component 8 knots).
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:00 MDT
Nearest AirportSanta Fe Municipal (0nm)
Runway02
Runway Length8342 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180C
Tail NumberN9253T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohn L Ranweiler
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R25U · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 60 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 11 kt, gusting 21 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C / -2 C
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Observation Time13:53
Weather SourceWFAC