CESSNA 180
South Burlington, VT — March 13, 2016
Event Information
| Date | March 13, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA16CA128 |
| Event ID | 20160314X84212 |
| Location | South Burlington, VT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.46639, -73.15166 |
| Airport | Burllington |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 180 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff roll, which resulted in a nose over.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during takeoff roll the airplane encountered a gust of wind from the left side. He said that he "dipped" the left wing in an attempt to counter the wind gust but lost control of the airplane, flipped over nose first and impacted the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer.
The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.