No fatalities

2 Jun 2012: CESSNA 180 — Janet L Liberty — Wenatchee, WA

Wenatchee, WA, United States

On 2 Jun 2012, a CESSNA 180 operated by Janet L Liberty was involved in an aviation accident near Wenatchee, WA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in a crosswind condition. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During takeoff ground roll in a left crosswind, the airplane swerved after the tail lifted, resulting in the right wing and propeller striking the runway and substantial damage to the right wing and aileron.

Accident Overview

A pilot reported an accident during the takeoff ground roll in a left crosswind condition. The incident resulted in substantial damage to the right wing and aileron. According to the pilot, no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures were identified.

Sequence of Events

The pilot stated that immediately after the tail came off the ground and the left wing rose, the airplane began to swerve. Despite corrective control inputs using aileron, rudder, and control stick, the airplane turned into the wind. Subsequently, the right wing and propeller contacted the runway surface.

The airplane came to rest in a balanced position on its right main landing gear, the propeller, and the right wing tip.

Damage Assessment

The right wing and right aileron sustained substantial damage from impact with the runway surface.

Pilot Report

The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Contributing factors

Causes

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot

Other contributing factors

Effect on operation