CESSNA A188
Ord, NE — August 16, 2011
Event Information
| Date | August 16, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN11CA631 |
| Event ID | 20110909X03509 |
| Location | Ord, NE |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.62361, -98.94806 |
| Airport | Evelyn Sharp Field |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | A188 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's loss of directional control during a crosswind takeoff.
Full Narrative
The pilot planned an aerial application flight and filled the airplane with fuel and grass seed. He reported that as he started a crosswind takeoff, he applied full rudder and aileron. As the airplane gained speed, it encountered turbulence from nearby buildings, and veered left. The pilot was unable to straighten the turn before the airplane exited the runway surface. Prior to coming to a stop, the airplane collided with a runway approach light and the left wing impacted the ground. An examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the left wing’s spar.
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.