CESSNA 180
Nervino, CA — June 7, 2013
Event Information
| Date | June 7, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR13CA278 |
| Event ID | 20130618X82507 |
| Location | Nervino, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.81778, -120.35167 |
| Airport | Nervino Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 180 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| 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 decision to takeoff from an area off the runway surface which resulted in a collision with an object.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll from the grass area between the runway and the taxiway, a rock was thrown up by the large bush wheels installed on the airplane and it impacted the left horizontal stabilizer which resulted in substantial damage. The pilot subsequently aborted the takeoff. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane 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.