# NTSB NYC94LA020: Cessna 182H, N2111W, Griswold, CT, October 24, 1993 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: October 24, 1993, 15:36 local (19:36 UTC) - Place: Griswold, CT - Location: 41.5852° N, 71.9227° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Town of Griswold, CT, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=41.5852&lon=-71.9227&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: Serious injuries - Injuries: 2 serious - Status: Completed, report September 26, 1994 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 38709 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC94LA020 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/38709/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA020 ## Probable cause THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS DURING TAKEOFF, AND THE SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF CONTROL AND COLLISION WITH TREES. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE ADVERSE WINDS. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of control - in flight, takeoff - initial climb - weather condition - unfavorable wind (contributing factor) - compensation for wind conditions - inadequate, pilot in command (cause) - In flight collision with object, takeoff - initial climb - object - tree(s) (cause) - In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled ## Analysis THE PILOT REPORTED, 'I ATTEMPTED TO TAKEOFF. ONCE AIRBORNE, A VERY STRONG CROSSWIND TOOK OVER AND THE ENGINE DIDN'T SEEM TO HAVE ITS USUAL POWER.' THE PILOT TRIED TO COUNTERACT THE WIND, BUT THE AIRPLANE DRIFTED OFF THE CENTERLINE AND IMPACTED TREES ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. WITNESSES REPORTED THERE WAS A STRONG CROSSWIND AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. THE INVESTIGATION DID NOT DISCLOSE EVIDENCE OF MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION. ## Factual narrative On Sunday, October 24, 1993, at 1536 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 182H, N2111W, registered to and piloted by Frederick A. Ware, Jr., was destroyed while attempting a takeoff from the Lakeside Airport, Griswold, Connecticut. The pilot and pilot/passenger received serious injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed. The flight was being conducted under 14 CFR 91. Witnesses observed the airplane take off on runway 11. After becoming airborne, the airplane drifted to the left of the runway centerline and collided with trees. The airplane subsequently impacted the ground and was destroyed by fire. The witnesses said that at the time of the accident there was a strong crosswind and gusty wind conditions at the airport. In his report, the pilot stated: ...I performed a pre-flight inspection and engine run-up as usual. Although the wind had changed direction, it now appeared to be going down the runway with less velocity than when we landed. I attempted a take off. Once airborne, a very strong crosswind took over and the engine didn't seem to have its usual power...While I fought to counteract the efforts of the wind and keep the wings level, the wind turned out to be just too strong and the plane hit a tree on the side of the runway. There was no wind information recorded at the airport. The nearest official wind was reported at Groton, Connecticut, located 16 miles from the accident. These winds were reported as: 230 degrees at 15 knots. Mr. Burt Lappe, Air Safety Inspector (Airworthiness) for the Federal Aviation Administration, conducted an examination of the engine. He stated that impact and fire damage prevented running the engine, but he was able to check the magnetos for spark; observe rotation of the engine drive train from the propeller to the accessory section; and confirm compression in each cylinder. No discrepancies were noted in his examination. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N2111W](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2111W-2006-04-21), registration cancelled 2006-04-21, S/N 18256559, built 1965 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: CESSNA 182H - Registry model: [Cessna Wren 182H 460](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-wren-182h-460) (registry code 2075806) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental O-470 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-o-470-series) (registry code 17026, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 18256559 - Airframe hours: 2036 - Engines: CONTINENTAL O-470-R 230 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Destroyed - Fire: On-Ground - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Frederick A. Ware, Jr. - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal; Special, Restricted (Special) - Last inspection: Annual, June 15, 1993, 16 hours before - Destination: 6B6, STOW, MA - Airport: 5B4, Lakeside, runway 11, 2,520 × 50 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 54; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: right; flight hours: 245 total, 93 in this make and model, 170 as pilot in command, 12 in the last 90 days, 5 in the last 30 days, 4 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 230° at 15 knots - Visibility: 20 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 61 °F, dew point 45 °F - Altimeter: 30.00 inHg - Observed at: GON, 16 nm away ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 19931024040509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931024040509A), Oct 24, 1993: Cessna 182H, Griswold, CT, Destroyed. Strong crosswind and gusty on takeoff. Failed to note drift. Struck trees on downwind side of runway. From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.