On April 1, 2001, a Cessna 195B (registration N195S) was involved in an aviation accident near Conroe, TX. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to use crosswind takeoff technique. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During a takeoff with a 9-knot left crosswind, the pilot did not use crosswind technique. The left wing raised, the right wing tip struck the ground, and the airplane nosed over after power reduction.
Accident Overview
A pilot experienced a takeoff accident while departing with a 20-degree left crosswind at 9 knots. The pilot did not apply any crosswind takeoff technique. During the takeoff roll, the left wing lifted, causing the right wing tip to drag on the ground. The pilot attempted to correct by applying full left aileron and right rudder, but the airplane weathervaned into the wind. As the airplane neared the runway edge, the pilot reduced power, and the airplane nosed over.
Pilot Statement
The pilot stated that the accident could have been prevented by using crosswind takeoff technique.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to use crosswind takeoff technique.