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December 7, 2010 · Cessna 177B · N888VM
Seymour, IN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 7, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Seymour, IN
Aircraft
Cessna 177B
Tail Number
N888VM
Operator
Green Gregory E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA123
According to the pilot, during takeoff from a snow-covered runway at a private airstrip, the airplane encountered a wind gust before striking a fence on the east side of the runway. The pilot elected to continue the takeoff and the airplane landed uneventfully at another airport approximately 5 miles from the private airstrip. The pilot reported that the wind was from 270 degrees at 10 knots and gusting to 15 knots. Examination of the airplane revealed the outboard 8 to 10 inches of the left stabilator was separated.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, during the takeoff from snow-covered runway 17 at a private airstrip, the airplane encountered a wind gust, and the airplane struck a fence on the east side of the runway. The pilot elected to continue the takeoff, and the airplane landed uneventfully at another airport located approximately 5 miles from the private airstrip. The pilot reported the winds were from 270 degrees at 10 knots and gusting to 15 knots. The Federal Aviation Administration was notified of the accident by an anonymous caller on December 21, 2010. Examination of the airplane revealed the outboard 8 to 10 inches of the left stabilator was separated.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:30 EST
Nearest AirportAerobatic Practice Airport (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 177B
Tail NumberN888VM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGreen Gregory E
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 SER · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 49 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind270° @ 10 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point19 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO