Casualties unknown

1995-12-17: Cessna 180C (N9379T) — Patoka, IN

Patoka, IN, US

On December 17, 1995, a Cessna 180C (registration N9379T) was involved in an aviation accident near Patoka, IN. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During takeoff on a grass runway, the pilot experienced a left turn and applied right rudder. The airplane briefly became airborne, settled, then impacted a retaining wall, crossed a highway, hit a fence, and came to rest in a field. The pilot reported no mechanical problems.

Incident Summary

The pilot reported a loss of control during the takeoff roll on a grass runway. Approximately 500 feet down the runway, the airplane turned left. The pilot applied additional right rudder, causing the airplane to lift off. However, it settled back onto the runway, then became airborne again before impacting a retaining wall alongside a highway at the departure end of the runway.

Pilot Report

According to the pilot, the airplane did not have any mechanical problems. He stated that he lost control and never fully recovered. After striking the retaining wall, the airplane traveled across the highway and hit a fence before coming to rest on an adjacent field.

Outcome

The airplane sustained impact damage from the retaining wall and fence. The exact extent of damage and any injuries were not specified in the report. No further information regarding the aircraft type, registration, location, or date was provided.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001207X04982. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.