No fatalities

28 Aug 2012: CESSNA 180 — RASOR WILLIAM E — Brookville, OH

Brookville, OH, United States

On 28 Aug 2012, a CESSNA 180 operated by RASOR WILLIAM E was involved in an aviation accident near Brookville, OH. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the attempted takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions. 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 on runway 27, an airplane veered right, causing the left main gear to collapse and substantial damage to the left wing. Weather at a nearby station indicated gusty crosswind conditions.

Accident Overview

A pilot was conducting a takeoff on runway 27 when the airplane unexpectedly veered to the right side of the runway. As a result, the left main landing gear collapsed, and the left wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical issues with the aircraft at the time of the incident.

Weather Conditions

The closest official weather observation station, located approximately 11 miles from the accident site, recorded wind from 010 degrees at 12 knots, with gusts reaching 17 knots. This wind direction would have produced a crosswind component relative to runway 27.

Pilot Report

In a post-accident statement, the pilot indicated that the airplane had no mechanical problems prior to or during the takeoff roll. The cause of the veer has not been specified in the available information.

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