# NTSB SEA06LA140: Cessna 182B, N2434G, Big Creek, ID, July 12, 2006 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: July 12, 2006, 08:20 local (14:20 UTC) - Place: Big Creek, ID - Coordinates: 45.133056, -115.321662 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=45.1331&lon=-115.3217&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: Serious injuries - Injuries: 3 serious - Status: Completed, report December 28, 2006 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: Teledyne (TCM), FAA FSDO, Cessna Aircraft - NTSB case key (mKey): 64108 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=SEA06LA140 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/64108/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA140 ## Probable cause The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during takeoff and initial climb out. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of control - in flight, takeoff - roll/run - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause) - In flight collision with object, takeoff - initial climb - object - tree(s) - In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled - terrain condition - ground ## Analysis The pilot reported that during the takeoff and initial climb the airplane drifted to the right of the runway center line. The pilot stated that rudder inputs were ineffective and the airplane continued to drift to the right, eventually colliding with trees and terrain along the eastern border of the airfield. Pictures of the accident airplane during the takeoff roll showed the aircraft in a left crab, right wing-low attitude just as the aircraft broke ground. A second picture showed the aircraft well right of the takeoff runway at an altitude lower than adjacent treetops. Post accident examination of the wreckage, by representatives from the Federal Aviation Administration, Boise, Idaho, FSDO and Cessna Aircraft revealed no evidence of a pre impact mechanical malfunction or failure. ## Factual narrative On July 12, 2006, approximately 0820 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 182B, N2434G, sustained substantial damage subsequent to an in-flight collision with trees during takeoff at the Big Creek Airport, Big Creek, Idaho. The private pilot and both passengers received serious injuries. The airplane was registered to the pilot and was being operated under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 when the accident occurred. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the cross-country flight. The pilot's intended destination was Nampa, Idaho. The pilot reported that during the takeoff and initial climb the airplane drifted to the right of the runway center. The pilot stated that rudder inputs were ineffective and the airplane continued to drift to the right, eventually colliding with trees and terrain along the eastern border of the airfield. Pictures of the accident airplane during the takeoff roll showed the aircraft in a left crab, right wing-low attitude just as the aircraft broke ground. A second picture showed the aircraft well right of the takeoff runway at an altitude lower than adjacent treetops. Post accident examination of the wreckage, by representatives from the Federal Aviation Administration Boise, Idaho, Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) and Cessna Aircraft revealed no evidence of a pre impact mechanical malfunction or failure. Big Creek Airport is located in mountainous terrain adjacent to the Frank Church Wilderness area. The airport elevation is 5,743 feet above sea level, and has a single turf runway (01/19), which is 3,550 feet long and 110 feet wide. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N2434G](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2434G-2006-08-30), registration cancelled 2006-08-30, S/N 51734, built 1959 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Cessna 182B - Registry model: [Cessna 182B](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182b) (registry code 2072706) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental O-470 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-o-470-series) (registry code 17026, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 51734 - Airframe hours: 3055 - Engines: Continental O-470 230 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Part 91 - Registered owner: Steve & Tawni Swann - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, March 1, 2006 - Departed: U60, Big Creek, ID - Destination: Big Creek, ID - Airport: U60, Big Creek, runway 01, 3,550 × 110 ft, grass/turf ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 51; injuries: serious; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; seat: left; flight hours: 562 total, 364 in this make and model, 394 as pilot in command, 23 in the last 90 days, 8 in the last 30 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 0 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 57 °F, dew point 50 °F - Altimeter: 29.96 inHg - Observed at: KMYL, 36 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 20060712015979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060712015979A), Jul 12, 2006: Cessna 182B, Mccall, ID, Substantial damage. (-23) On takeoff from a backcountry airstrip, the aircraft drifted to the right, hit a large tree and crashed into several other large trees. The wind was… From the NTSB's public API. 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