# NTSB WPR10CA017: Cessna 182F, N3567Y, Elko, NV, October 12, 2009

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report
- Date: October 12, 2009, 16:25 local (23:25 UTC)
- Place: Elko, NV
- Coordinates: 40.824722, -115.791664 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=40.8247&lon=-115.7917&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Defining event: [Takeoff: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report April 19, 2010
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB office: Western Pacific Region
- Parties: Federal Aviation Administration
- NTSB case key (mKey): 74891
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=WPR10CA017
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/74891/pdf
- NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=74891
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA017

## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taking off in known gusty wind conditions.

## Findings

NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause.

- [Performance/control parameters: directional control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna 182F, 3 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md?model=2072714), [All aircraft, 3,958 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md)
- [Object/animal/substance: sign/marker](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022015): Environmental issues › Physical environment · Contributed to outcome; cases with it: [Cessna 182F, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022015/cases.md?model=2072714), [All aircraft, 214 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022015/cases.md)
- [Wind: gusts](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034045): Environmental issues › Conditions/weather/phenomena · Effect on operation; cases with it: [Cessna 182F, 4 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034045/cases.md?model=2072714), [All aircraft, 1,199 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034045/cases.md)
- [Use of equip/info: aircraft control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040): Personnel issues › Task performance · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna 182F, 6 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md?model=2072714), [All aircraft, 9,295 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md)

## Sequence of events

The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened.

- [Takeoff: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230) (defining event); cases with it: [Cessna 182F, 4 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md?model=2072714), [All aircraft, 4,585 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md)
- [Takeoff: Runway excursion](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300); cases with it: [Cessna 182F, 3 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence.md?model=2072714), [All aircraft, 3,643 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence.md)
- [Takeoff: Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) ](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470); cases with it: [Cessna 182F, 6 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md?model=2072714), [All aircraft, 10,189 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md)

## Analysis

In a written report, the pilot stated that as the airplane was taking off to the west, a wind gust struck the airplane and caused it to weathervane into the wind. The pilot reduced the power and applied the brakes; however, the airplane continued off the runway where it struck a VASI light. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane. Reported winds at the time were from 180 degrees at 10 knots, gusting to 21 knots. According to an airframe and power plant mechanic, the nose landing gear was sheared off, and there was damage to the wing strut.

## Factual narrative

In a written report, the pilot stated that as the airplane was taking off to the west, a wind gust struck the airplane and caused it to weathervane into the wind. The pilot reduced the power and applied the brakes; however, the airplane continued off the runway where it struck a VASI light. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane. Reported winds at the time were from 180 degrees at 10 knots, gusting to 21 knots. According to an airframe and power plant mechanic, the nose landing gear was sheared off, and there was damage to the wing strut.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N3567Y](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N3567Y-2013-07-15), registration cancelled 2013-07-15, S/N 18254467 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 182F
- Registry model: [Cessna 182F](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182f) (registry code 2072714) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 18254468
- Airframe hours: 3684
- Engines: Teledyne Continental Motors O-470-R 230 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Dean Johnson
- Registered owner: Dean Johnson
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, June 12, 2009, 28 hours before
- Departed: EKO, Elko, NV
- Destination: 74V, Roosevelt Muni, UT
- Airport: EKO, Elko Regional Aviation, runway 23, 7,214 × 150 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 58; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; last flight review September 16, 2009; seat: left; flight hours: 252 total, 82 in this make and model, 106 as pilot in command, 33 in the last 90 days, 15 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 180° at 10 knots, gusting 21
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 64 °F, dew point 19 °F
- Altimeter: 29.62 inHg
- Observed at: EKO

## 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 20091012019469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091012019469A), Oct 12, 2009: Cessna 182F, Elko, NV, Substantial damage. Pilot stated that he attempted a takeoff on runway 23 at Elko, Nevada, when the winds were 160 at 15 knots gusting to 25 knots. After accelerating to just…

## Other investigations on N3567Y (1)

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.

- [NTSB CHI86LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA150), Jun 3, 1986: Cessna 182F (N3567Y), Hillsboro, WI, substantial damage

## Docket (2 files)

The files NTSB released with the investigation on November 10, 2009, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=74891. 696 KB in all.

- Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 671 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40320990&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Redacted.PDF
- Record of Conversation K. Cyrus (item 2, .PDF, 25 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40321115&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Record%20of%20Conversation%20K.%20Cyrus-Redacted.PDF

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.

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