CESSNA 195
Heber-Overgaard, AZ — May 5, 2012
Event Information
| Date | May 5, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR12CA196 |
| Event ID | 20120506X42842 |
| Location | Heber-Overgaard, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.40000, -110.52917 |
| Airport | Overgaard Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 195 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff roll upon encountering a wind gust.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that on takeoff roll just after the tail came up he encountered a right quartering tail wind gust, which forced the airplane off of the left side of the runway. The pilot subsequently corrected back to the right but crossed the runway, a gully and a taxiway. He then intentionally applied right brake and ground looped the airplane to avoid colliding with a hangar, which resulted in the collapse of both main landing gear. A post crash fire erupted shortly thereafter, which consumed the airplane.
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.