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August 28, 2012 · Cessna 180 · N2909A
Brookville, OH
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 28, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Brookville, OH
Aircraft
Cessna 180
Tail Number
N2909A
Operator
Rasor William E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA585
The pilot was taking off on runway 27 when the airplane veered off the right side of the runway. The left main gear collapsed, and the left wing was substantially damaged. The closest recorded weather observation facility, which was 11 miles away, reported wind from 010 degrees at 12 knots, gusting to 17 knots. Based on the wind condition, the pilot likely did not maintain control of the airplane due to a gusting crosswind.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the attempted takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions.
Full Narrative
The pilot was taking off on runway 27 when the airplane veered off the right side of the runway. The left main gear collapsed and the left wing was substantially damaged. The closest recorded weather observation, 11 miles away, reported wind conditions from 010 degrees at 12 knots, gusting to 17 knots. The pilot reported there were no mechanical problems with the airplane at the time of the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 EDT
Nearest AirportBrookville Air-Park (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180
Tail NumberN2909A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRasor William E
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-470 SERIES · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 65 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 12 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time19:56
Weather SourceWFAC