Casualties unknown

2001-03-27: Cessna 180H (N2780X) — Coeur D'alene, ID

Coeur D'alene, ID, US

On March 27, 2001, a Cessna 180H (registration N2780X) was involved in an aviation accident near Coeur D'alene, ID. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the aborted takeoff. A factor was gusty crosswinds. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During an intersection takeoff from runway 23, the pilot aborted the takeoff when the tail raised, causing the aircraft's left wingtip to strike the ground and the nose to pitch up, striking the propeller.

Incident Overview

A pilot reported an accident during an intersection takeoff from runway 23. The pilot stated that the wind at the time was from 140 degrees at 10 knots, with gusts to 15 knots. During the takeoff roll, the pilot felt the tail of the aircraft raise and subsequently aborted the takeoff by reducing power.

Sequence of Events

According to the pilot, after "chopping power," the aircraft's left wingtip then struck the ground. The aircraft then went up on its nose, causing the propeller to strike the surface. The pilot noted that no mechanical failure or malfunction was involved in the accident per his report to the NTSB.

Pilot Report

The pilot submitted an NTSB accident report stating that there were no mechanical issues associated with the event. The aircraft sustained damage to the left wingtip and propeller. Occupants and injuries were not specified in the report. The pilot did not provide details on the aircraft type, registration, or operator.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20010416X00752. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.