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July 20, 2008 · Cessna 180 · N1710C
Lewistown, MT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 20, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Lewistown, MT
Aircraft
Cessna 180
Tail Number
N1710C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA08CA166
During the initial part of his takeoff roll in a tailwheel-equipped airplane, the pilot lost directional control in variable and gusting winds. During his attempt to regain control, the airplane's wing impacted the runway, resulting in bending damage to the main spar of the wing. At the time of the attempted takeoff, the winds were variable at 15 to 25 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the variable and gusting winds, and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident were variable winds that were gusting to 25 knots.
Full Narrative
During the initial part of his takeoff roll in a tailwheel-equipped airplane, the pilot lost directional control in variable and gusting winds. During his attempt to regain control, the airplane's wing impacted the runway, resulting in bending damage to the main spar of the wing. At the time of the attempted takeoff, the winds were variable at 15 to 25 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 MDT
Nearest AirportLewistown Airport (0nm)
Runway25
Runway Length6100 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180
Tail NumberN1710C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-A · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 15 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO