Aviation Accident Summary SEA90LA041

SUN RIVER, OR, USA

Aircraft #1

N6045N

CESSNA A185F

Analysis

WHILE ON TAKEOFF GROUND RUN IN A DIRECT 20 KNOT CROSSWIND, THE AIRCRAFT DRIFTED OFF THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY, IMPACTED A SNOW BERM, AND NOSED OVER.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY COMPENSATE FOR STRONG CROSSWINDS DURING TAKEOFF GROUND ROLL.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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