Accident Event
On 15 October 2008 at 1100 hours UTC, a Cessna 182F Skylane, registration G-WARP, was conducting a private takeoff from Caernarfon Aerodrome in Gwynedd, Wales. During the ground roll, a gust of wind from the left lifted the left wing despite the pilot holding full into-wind aileron. The aircraft then pitched nose-down, causing the propeller to strike the runway. The pilot subsequently taxied the aircraft off the runway and shut down the engine.
Aircraft and Pilot
The aircraft, manufactured in 1963, was powered by a single Continental Motors Corp O-470-R piston engine. The pilot, aged 60, held a Private Pilot’s Licence and had accumulated 416 flying hours, of which 76 were on the Cessna 182 type. In the previous 90 days, he had flown 18 hours, with 12 hours in the last 28 days. There were no passengers on board.
Damage and Injuries
The accident resulted in damage to the propeller and engine shock-loading. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, sustained no injuries.