Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary DEN83LA186

CHEYENNE, WY, USA

Aircraft #1

N2590K

CESSNA 180

Analysis

THE ACFT GROUNDLOOPED DURING TAKEOFF. THE PLT STATED THAT HE INCORRECTLY ASSUMED A 14 KT HEADWIND WHEN THE TOWER GAVE THE 'WINDS LIGHT AT FOURTEEN' AFTER PREVIOUSLY ASSIGNING RWY LIGHT. AFTER APPLYING POWER HE REALIZED THAT HE HAD A X-WIND AND CUT THE POWER. THE TAIL CAME AROUND AND THE LEFT WHEEL BROKE.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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