Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary DEN82FTE16

SAQUACHE, CO, USA

Aircraft #1

N2332C

CESSNA 180

Analysis

DURING A ROUND-ROBIN VFR FLIGHT THE PILOT LANDED AT COCHETOPA STRIP AND SHUT DOWN FOR 1 HOUR. THE PILOT STATED THAT AT THE TIME OF TAKEOFF THE WIND VELOCITY HAD INCREASED TO 20-25 KNOTS WITH ALMOST A DIRECT CROSSWIND. DURING TAKEOFF THE AIRCRAFT DRIFTED LEFT INTO A SNOWBANK, CARTWHEELED AND CAME TO REST INVERTED.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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