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| Date: | Friday 2 August 2002 |
| Time: | 12:30 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 180 |
| Owner/operator: | Patrick Armstrong |
| Registration: | N2486C |
| MSN: | 30786 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1954 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2761 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental O-470-K1 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Cascade, Idaho -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Cascade, ID (ID74) |
| McCall Airport, ID (MYL/KMYL) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
During the takeoff ground run, the aircraft encountered a strong gust of wind from the right side. To keep the aircraft straight, the pilot maintained full power. The aircraft then collided with a small sapling on the left side of the runway substantially damaging the aircraft. The aircraft's takeoff roll was ended in a clearing off the left side of the runway. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the aircraft at the time of the accident.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground run. Wind gusts and a tree were a factor.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB SEA02LA148
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Oct-2022 11:30 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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