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January 1, 2015 · Cessna 140 G · N2841N

Yuma, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 1, 2015
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Yuma, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 140 G
Tail Number
N2841N
Operator
Rovey James A
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR15CA073

The pilot stated that he landed at a private airstrip earlier in the day and was departing with the intention of returning to his home airstrip. Prior to departure, he noted a left crosswind of about 15 mph. The initial phase of the takeoff was normal, and when becoming airborne, the wind lifted the left wing and the airplane drifted right over the adjacent field. The field was at a lower elevation, and with the loss of ground effect, the airplane sank resulting in the tail wheel colliding with the ground. Thereafter, the main landing gear impacted an irrigation pipe and the airplane flipped over inverted. During the accident sequence the airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. The pilot further stated that the accident could have been prevented if they had waited for the wind to have subsided and/or performed the takeoff with the wing flaps extended. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to compensate for crosswind conditions during takeoff, which resulted in the loss of directional control and collision with terrain.

Full Narrative

The pilot stated that he landed at a private airstrip earlier in the day and was departing with the intention of returning to his home airstrip. Prior to departure, he noted a left crosswind of about 15 mph. The initial phase of the takeoff was normal, and when becoming airborne, the wind lifted the left wing and the airplane drifted right over the adjacent field. The field was at a lower elevation, and with the loss of ground effect, the airplane sank resulting in the tail wheel colliding with the ground. Thereafter, the main landing gear impacted an irrigation pipe and the airplane flipped over inverted. During the accident sequence the airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. The pilot further stated that the accident could have been prevented if they had waited for the wind to have subsided and/or performed the takeoff with the wing flaps extended. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:07 MST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 140 G
Tail NumberN2841N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRovey James A
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O200 · Reciprocating
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 30 · Third Class · Minor
Crew 2Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind12 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 16 C
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data