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November 8, 2019 · Cessna 180 J · N9925N

Tyler, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 8, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Tyler, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 180 J (1975)
Tail Number
N9925N
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA20CA069

The pilot reported that, during takeoff, he turned the yoke to the right into the perceived quartering headwind. The tail lifted, and the right wing dipped, and he corrected by trying to lift off, but the right wheel remained on the ground. The airplane ground looped, exited the runway to the left, and nosed over. He added further that, while taking off, he misread the windsock and applied the wrong wind correction. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's improper wind correction while taking off with a tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose-over.

Full Narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during takeoff, he turned the yoke to the right into the perceived quartering headwind. The tail lifted, the right wing dipped, he corrected by trying to lift off, but the right wheel remained on the ground. The airplane ground looped, exited the runway to the left, and nosed over. He further added that, while taking off, he misread the windsock and applied the wrong wind correction. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The airport's automated weather observation station reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 010° at 9 knots. The airplane was departing from runway 13.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 CST
Nearest AirportTyler Pounds Rgnl (0nm NW)
Runway13
Runway Length5200 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 180 J
Tail NumberN9925N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-50 · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 30 C
Altimeter30.37 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data