Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CEN13CA138

Erie, CO, USA

Aircraft #1

N2323D

CESSNA 170B

Analysis

During the takeoff roll from runway 15, the airplane encountered a gust of wind from the left. The airplane departed the runway and nosed over, coming to rest inverted. The vertical stabilizer and firewall were substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the nearest facility recorded the wind from 080 degrees at 14 knots gusting to 22 knots.

Factual Information

During the takeoff roll from runway 15, the airplane encountered a gust of wind from the left. The airplane departed the runway and nosed over, coming to rest inverted. The vertical stabilizer and firewall were substantially damaged. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident. Wind at the time of the accident was recorded as 080 degrees at 14 knots gusting to 22 knots.

Probable Cause and Findings

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

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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