On May 10, 1999, a Cessna 180J (registration N59DW) operated by Wisconsin Dnr was involved in an aviation accident near Necedah, WI. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain compensation for the wind conditions. A factor was the gusting tailwind. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
While back taxiing for departure on a dry asphalt runway, an aircraft turned abruptly right and nosed over after the pilot applied full left rudder. A nearby weather station reported gusty winds.
Incident Description
During back taxiing operations for departure on Runway 18, which measures 2,700 feet in length and 60 feet in width with a dry asphalt surface, the pilot reported that as the aircraft approached the area adjacent to hangars on the east side of the runway, it turned abruptly to the right. In response, the pilot applied full left rudder. The aircraft subsequently nosed over and came to rest in an inverted attitude.
Weather Information
A weather report from a reporting station located 25 miles away at a magnetic bearing of 28 degrees from the accident site indicated winds coming from 100 degrees magnetic at 16 knots, gusting to 23 knots. The influence of these wind conditions on the aircraft's behavior during the ground maneuver was not specified in the report.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 10 May 1999 Cessna 180J accident near Necedah, WI?
While back taxiing for departure on a dry asphalt runway, an aircraft turned abruptly right and nosed over after the pilot applied full left rudder. A nearby weather station reported gusty winds.
Were there any fatalities in the 10 May 1999 Cessna 180J accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 10 May 1999 involved a Cessna 180J, registration N59DW, operated by Wisconsin Dnr, at Necedah, WI.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain compensation for the wind conditions. A factor was the gusting tailwind.
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