Accident Details
A Cessna 180/H was departing a runway at night with two passengers on board. The pilot initiated the takeoff on Runway 14. As the tail came up during the takeoff roll, the pilot lost control of the aircraft.
Sequence of Events
The aircraft veered left and struck a snow bank. After striking the left snow bank, it veered right and struck the right snow bank. Following the collision with the right snow bank, the aircraft hit a drainage ditch and subsequently flipped over. There was no fire.
Aircraft and Occupant Status
The aircraft received substantial damage. The three occupants (the pilot and two passengers) received minor injuries.
Weather Conditions
The winds were reported as being from 040 degrees at 10 knots with gusts to 15 knots.