The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was a sudden wind shift.
— NTSB Determination
The certificated commerical pilot reported that during the takeoff roll, just before the airplane reached flying speed, a sudden gust of wind pushed the airplane to the left. The pilot stated that he tried to abort the takeoff, but was unable to stop the airplane before reaching the end of the airstrip. The airplane rolled to the end of the airstrip, down an embankment, and collided with brush. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage.
The certificated commerical pilot reported that during the takeoff roll, just before the airplane reached flying speed, a sudden gust of wind pushed the airplane to the left. The pilot stated that he tried to abort the takeoff, but was unable to stop the airplane before reaching the end of the airstrip. The airplane…
The accident on 2001-07-28 involved a Cessna 180, registration N7275P, at Mccarthy, AK.
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was a sudden wind shift.
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