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August 1, 2011 · Cessna 162 · N7024V

Rawlings, WY

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 1, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Rawlings, WY
Aircraft
Cessna 162
Tail Number
N7024V
Operator
The Jerome L Quint Living Trust
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR11CA365

The pilot reported that prior to takeoff, he noted an approaching storm but estimated that the wind was light and variable for the takeoff roll. The airplane was slow to accelerate and reached the 50 knot rotation speed halfway down the runway. The pilot stated that the airplane lifted off and maintained an altitude a few feet above the runway, but lost altitude at the end. The airplane struck the ground and subsequently nosed over, coming to rest inverted. A few minutes after the accident, the pilot reported that it began to rain. The airport density altitude at the time of the accident was calculated to be approximately 9,000 feet, which is 1,000 feet above the manufacturer's recommended maximum takeoff altitude as outlined in the Pilot's Operating Handbook. The weather observation facility located on the field reported that 3 minutes before the accident the wind was a left quartering tailwind at 5 knots, while shortly after the accident the wind was a left quartering tailwind at 22 knots, gusting to 32 knots with respect to the airplane's takeoff runway direction. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal flight.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff at a density altitude that was outside the performance envelope of the airplane. Also causal was the flight's likely encounter with a sudden tailwind gust.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that prior to takeoff, he noted an approaching storm but estimated that the wind was light and variable for the takeoff roll. The airplane was slow to accelerate and reached the 50 knot rotation speed halfway down the runway. The pilot stated that the airplane lifted off and maintained an altitude a few feet above the runway, but lost altitude at the end. The airplane struck the ground and subsequently nosed over, coming to rest inverted. A few minutes after the accident, the pilot reported that it began to rain. The airport density altitude at the time of the accident was calculated to be approximately 9,000 feet, which is 1,000 feet above the manufacturers recommended maximum takeoff altitude as outlined in the Pilot's Operating Handbook. The weather observation facility located on the field reported that 3 minutes before the accident the wind was a left quartering tailwind at 5 knots, while shortly after the accident the wind was a left quartering tailwind at 22 knots, gusting to 32 knots with respect to the airplane's takeoff runway direction. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal flight.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:45 MDT
Nearest AirportRawlins Muni/Harvey Field (0nm)
Runway10L
Runway Length4118 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 162
Tail NumberN7024V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorThe Jerome L Quint Living Trust
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200D · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 77 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 22 kt, gusting 32 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingOvercast 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter30.23 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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