On June 29, 2001, a Cessna 182P (registration N7336Q) operated by Yost, Clinton C. was involved in an aviation accident near Mesa, AZ. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper use of the rudder control to correct for torque and P-factor effects, which resulted in a loss of directional control and an inadvertent ground loop/swerve. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft experienced a loss of directional control during takeoff at an airport in Mesa, Arizona, veering left, striking a ditch, and crossing back over the runway before coming to rest on the opposite side. The pilot reported a wind disturbance as a contributing factor.
Incident
During takeoff, the aircraft lost directional control. It departed the left side of the runway, collided with a ditch, then crossed back over the runway and came to rest on the right side.
Pilot Account
The pilot reported that a wind disturbance caused the aircraft to turn left of the runway and made control difficult. The pilot stated that the winds were reported as 40 degrees off the right of the runway heading at 11 knots, with no gusts.
Weather Conditions
The closest weather reporting station was Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), located approximately 17 statute miles east of the Mesa airport. At 1156, PHX reported winds from 250 degrees at 13 knots.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 29 Jun 2001 Cessna 182P accident near Mesa, AZ?
An aircraft experienced a loss of directional control during takeoff at an airport in Mesa, Arizona, veering left, striking a ditch, and crossing back over the runway before coming to rest on the opposite side. The pilot reported a wind disturbance as a contributing factor.
Were there any fatalities in the 29 Jun 2001 Cessna 182P accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 29 Jun 2001 involved a Cessna 182P, registration N7336Q, operated by Yost, Clinton C., at Mesa, AZ.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's improper use of the rudder control to correct for torque and P-factor effects, which resulted in a loss of directional control and an inadvertent ground loop/swerve.
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