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June 7, 2013 · Cessna 180 · N1677C

Nervino, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 7, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Nervino, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 180
Tail Number
N1677C
Operator
Quinn Kevin Eugene
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR13CA278

The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll from the grass area between the runway and the taxiway, a rock was thrown up by the large bush wheels installed on the airplane and it impacted the left horizontal stabilizer which resulted in substantial damage. The pilot subsequently aborted the takeoff. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Debris/dirt/foreign object-Contributed to outcome

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll from the grass area between the runway and the taxiway, a rock was thrown up by the large bush wheels installed on the airplane and it impacted the left horizontal stabilizer which resulted in substantial damage. The pilot subsequently aborted the takeoff. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:45 PDT
Nearest AirportNervino Airport (0nm)
Runway26
Runway Length4651 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 180
Tail NumberN1677C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorQuinn Kevin Eugene
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-470 SERIES · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point32 C
Altimeter30.17 inHg
Observation Time15:15
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data