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October 19, 2007 · Cessna C-182 · N1431S
Cedar Springs, MI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 19, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Cedar Springs, MI
Aircraft
Cessna C-182
Tail Number
N1431S
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI08CA024
The aircraft was destroyed upon impact with trees during an aborted landing on a private airstrip. The pilot reported that during initial climb out after liftoff, a wind shear caused a loss of lift and takeoff was aborted. Due to the wet grass runway, the pilot was unable to stop the aircraft and it impacted trees at the far end of the runway. The takeoff was on runway 27 ( 2,500 long) and the pilot reported winds were from 220 degrees at 15 knots, gusting to 23 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's decision to takeoff with strong, gusty winds and his inability to stop the airplane prior to it traveling off the end of the runway during the delayed aborted takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the wet, grass airstrip and gusty wind conditions.
Full Narrative
The aircraft was destroyed upon impact with trees during an aborted landing on a private airstrip. The pilot reported that during initial climb out after liftoff, a wind shear caused a loss of lift and takeoff was aborted. Due to the wet grass runway, the pilot was unable to stop the aircraft and it impacted trees at the far end of the runway. The takeoff was on runway 27 ( 2,500 long) and the pilot reported winds were from 220 degrees at 15 knots, gusting to 23 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 EDT
Nearest AirportPRIVATE (0nm)
Runway9
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna C-182
Tail NumberN1431S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTeledyne Continental · O-470 · Reciprocating
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 42 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 15 kt, gusting 23 kt
Visibility4 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1600 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 52
Altimeter29.30 inHg
Weather SourcePILO