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June 2, 2012 · Cessna 180 · N3184D

Wenatchee, WA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 2, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Wenatchee, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 180
Tail Number
N3184D
Operator
Janet L Liberty
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR12CA245

The pilot reported that during the takeoff ground roll with a left crosswind condition, the airplane began to swerve immediately after the tail came off the ground and the left wing rose. The pilot attempted to correct with aileron, rudder, and control stick inputs, but the airplane turned into the wind and the right wing and propeller contacted the ground. The airplane subsequently came to rest balanced on its right main landing gear, the propeller, and the right wing tip. The airplane's right wing and right aileron were substantially damaged as a result of impact damage with the runway surface. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that during the takeoff ground roll with a left crosswind condition, the airplane began to swerve immediately after the tail came off the ground and the left wing rose. The pilot attempted to correct with aileron, rudder and control stick inputs, however the airplane turned into the wind and the right wing and propeller contacted the surface. The airplane subsequently came to rest balanced on its right main landing gear, the propeller and the right wing tip. The airplane's right wing and right aileron were substantially damaged as a result of impact damage with the runway surface. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:20 PDT
Nearest AirportPangborn Memorial Airport (0nm)
Runway30
Runway Length5700 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 180
Tail NumberN3184D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJanet L Liberty
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental Motors · O-470 · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 69 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 10 kt, gusting 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 36 C
Altimeter29.79 inHg
Observation Time20:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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