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June 27, 2025 · Cessna 177 B · N30743

Kelleys Island, OH

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 27, 2025
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Kelleys Island, OH
Aircraft
Cessna 177 B (1969)
Tail Number
N30743
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA25LA245

The pilot was departing and reported that there was a direct crosswind of 10 knots gusting to 20 knots. Just after rotation, about 10 to 15 ft. above ground level, a strong crosswind pushed the airplane “hard” off the centerline and down towards the runway. The pilot attempted to correct by applying full left aileron but was unable to establish a stable climb and elected to reduce power and land in the grass off the end of the runway. During the landing, the right wing impacted the ground followed by the nose and left wing. The impacts resulted in substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while taking off in gusting crosswind conditions.

Full Narrative

The pilot was departing and reported that there was a direct crosswind of 10 knots gusting to 20 knots. Just after rotation, about 10 to 15 ft. above ground level, a strong crosswind pushed the airplane “hard” off the centerline and down towards the runway. The pilot attempted to correct by applying full left aileron but was unable to establish a stable climb and elected to reduce power and land in the grass off the end of the runway. During the landing, the right wing impacted the ground followed by the nose and left wing. The impacts resulted in substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 EDT
Nearest AirportKelleys Island Land Fld (0.2nm NNW)
Runway27
Runway Length2202 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 177 B
Tail NumberN30743
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1F6 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Minor
Crew 2Age 70 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 10 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.99 inHg
Observation Time11:35
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data