Runway excursion Accident Cessna 180 N3198D, Sunday 5 July 2009

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Date:	Sunday 5 July 2009
Time:	08:24 LT
Type:	Cessna 180
Owner/operator:
Registration:	N3198D
MSN:	31996
Year of manufacture:	1955
Total airframe hrs:	4646 hours
Engine model:	Continental O-470 SERIES
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	La Grande, Oregon - United States of America
Phase:	Take off
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	La Grande Airport, OR (LGD/KLGD)
Destination airport:	Rosella, WA (72S)
Investigating agency:	NTSB
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
The pilot reported that he observed an airplane approach and land on runway 30 at the uncontrolled airport. Thereafter, he proceeded to take off on the runway. He noted that the wind was nearly dead calm, according to the windsock. The pilot further stated that upon accelerating to about 35 miles per hour, he encountered a "severe wind shear" that lifted the left wing and wheel off the ground. Despite his efforts to counteract the wind effect, he lost control of his airplane. The pilot then aborted the takeoff, and the wind continued pushing the airplane sideways. The airplane swerved off the runway, encountered soft dirt, and nosed over onto its back.

Probable Cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control.

Accident investigation: