History of the Flight
The aircraft, a 1964 Cessna 182G Skylane registered G-ASSF, was on a private flight from Eddsfield Airfield, East Yorkshire. At 1100 UTC on 26 December 2007, the pilot lined up for takeoff on Runway 27. The wind was from 191° varying between 6 kt and 9 kt. With flaps set to 20°, the pilot began the takeoff roll, applying up elevator and left aileron. At 55 kt, the aircraft became light on its wheels, yawed to the left, and dropped its left wing. The aircraft contacted the soft ground, then came to rest inverted. There was no fire. The pilot and three passengers exited via the left door and were uninjured.
Aircraft and Pilot Information
The aircraft was powered by one Continental Motors Corp O-470-R piston engine. It had been correctly loaded and was within its weight and centre of gravity limits. The pilot, aged 67, held a National Private Pilot’s Licence and had accumulated 129 hours of flying experience, 50 hours of which were on the Cessna 182 type. His recent flying included 6 hours in the last 90 days and 4 hours in the last 28 days.
Damage
The accident resulted in the engine being shock-loaded, and the wings and rear fuselage were damaged.