CESSNA A188B
Elwood, NE — July 12, 2009
Event Information
| Date | July 12, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA429 |
| Event ID | 20090712X91747 |
| Location | Elwood, NE |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.57968, -99.86060 |
| Airport | Bornemeier Airstrip |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | A188B |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's inability to maintain a climb after takeoff due to wind shift or downdraft.
Full Narrative
The pilot attempted to takeoff from a private grass strip and struck standing corn at the departure end the runway causing the airplane to flip over and land inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The pilot received only minor injuries. The airplane was loaded with 120 gallons of fungicide and between 1/2 to 3/4 fuel and no mechanical abnormalities were noted prior to the accident. Weight and balance calculations indicated that the airplane was within maximum gross weight and center of gravity limits for the conditions at takeoff. The pilot stated that he had a slight headwind but after a normal liftoff from the runway, he felt like he encountered either a wind shift or downdraft.
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.