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May 5, 2012 · Cessna 195 Undesignat · N3442V
Heber-Overgaard, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 5, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Heber-Overgaard, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 195 Undesignat
Tail Number
N3442V
Operator
Richard J Adams
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR12CA196
The pilot reported that, on takeoff roll, just after the tail came up, the airplane encountered a right quartering tailwind gust, which forced the airplane off the left side of the runway. The pilot subsequently corrected back to the right, and the airplane crossed the runway, a gully, and a taxiway. He then intentionally applied right brake and ground looped the airplane to avoid colliding with a hangar, which resulted in the collapse of both main landing gears. A postcrash fire erupted shortly thereafter, which consumed the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that on takeoff roll just after the tail came up he encountered a right quartering tail wind gust, which forced the airplane off of the left side of the runway. The pilot subsequently corrected back to the right but crossed the runway, a gully and a taxiway. He then intentionally applied right brake and ground looped the airplane to avoid colliding with a hangar, which resulted in the collapse of both main landing gear. A post crash fire erupted shortly thereafter, which consumed the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:45 MST
Nearest AirportOvergaard Airport (0nm)
Runway21
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 195 Undesignat
Tail NumberN3442V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRichard J Adams
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJacobs · 755 A2 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 65 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 28 C
Altimeter30.15 inHg
Observation Time13:35
Weather SourceWFAC