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

Casualties unknown • Coeur D'alene, ID, US

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the aborted takeoff. A factor was gusty crosswinds.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The pilot reported that he performed an intersection takeoff from runway 23. He indicated that the wind at the time was from 140 degrees at 10 knots, with gusts to 15 knots. He stated that during the takeoff roll, he felt the tail raise, and aborted takeoff by "chopping power." The pilot reported that the aircraft's left wingtip then hit and the aircraft went up on its nose, striking its propeller. The pilot reported on his NTSB accident report that no mechanical failure or malfunction was involved in the accident.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2001-03-27 Cessna 180H accident near Coeur D'alene, ID?

The pilot reported that he performed an intersection takeoff from runway 23. He indicated that the wind at the time was from 140 degrees at 10 knots, with gusts to 15 knots. He stated that during the takeoff roll, he felt the tail raise, and aborted takeoff by "chopping power." The pilot reported that the aircraft's…

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2001-03-27 involved a Cessna 180H, registration N2780X, at Coeur D'alene, ID.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the aborted takeoff. A factor was gusty crosswinds.

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.

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