Accident Cessna 180 N2332C, Monday 11 January 1982

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Date:	Monday 11 January 1982
Time:	16:00 LT
Type:	Cessna 180
Owner/operator:	Private
Registration:	N2332C
MSN:	30632
Year of manufacture:	1954
Total airframe hrs:	4300 hours
Engine model:	Continental O-470-A
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Saquache, CO - United States of America
Phase:	Take off
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	Villa Grove, CO
Destination airport:	Villa Grove, CO
Investigating agency:	NTSB
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
DURING A ROUND-ROBIN VFR FLIGHT THE PILOT LANDED AT COCHETOPA STRIP AND SHUT DOWN FOR 1 HOUR. THE PILOT STATED THAT AT THE TIME OF TAKEOFF THE WIND VELOCITY HAD INCREASED TO 20-25 KNOTS WITH ALMOST A DIRECT CROSSWIND. DURING TAKEOFF THE AIRCRAFT DRIFTED LEFT INTO A SNOWBANK, CARTWHEELED AND CAME TO REST INVERTED.

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