# NTSB WPR11CA365: Cessna 162, N7024V, Rawlings, WY, August 1, 2011 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: August 1, 2011, 15:45 local (21:45 UTC) - Place: Rawlings, WY - Coordinates: 41.803333, -107.199996 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=41.8033&lon=-107.2000&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Takeoff: Loss of control in flight](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/240) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 2 uninjured - Status: Completed, report October 17, 2011 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: Western Pacific Region - Parties: Federal Aviation Administration - NTSB case key (mKey): 81372 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=WPR11CA365 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/81372/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=81372 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA365 ## Probable cause The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff at a density altitude that was outside the performance envelope of the airplane. Also causal was the flight's likely encounter with a sudden tailwind gust. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Use of equip/info: aircraft control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040): Personnel issues › Task performance · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna 162, 23 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md?model=060005E), [All aircraft, 9,295 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md) - [Wind: tailwind](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034015): Environmental issues › Conditions/weather/phenomena · Effect on operation; cases with it: [Cessna 162, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034015/cases.md?model=060005E), [All aircraft, 594 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034015/cases.md) - [Temp/humidity/pressure: high density altitude](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03031020): Environmental issues › Conditions/weather/phenomena · Effect on operation; cases with it: [Cessna 162, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03031020/cases.md?model=060005E), [All aircraft, 278 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03031020/cases.md) - [Info processing/decision: decision making/judgment](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041520): Personnel issues › Action/decision · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna 162, 8 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041520/cases.md?model=060005E), [All aircraft, 3,098 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041520/cases.md) - [Aircraft capability](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01061000): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Capability exceeded (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna 162, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01061000/cases.md?model=060005E), [All aircraft, 57 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01061000/cases.md) - [Performance/control parameters](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062000): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna 162, 3 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062000/cases.md?model=060005E), [All aircraft, 1,269 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062000/cases.md) - [Use of equip/info: use of manual](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063020): Personnel issues › Task performance · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna 162, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063020/cases.md?model=060005E), [All aircraft, 15 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063020/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Prior to flight: Preflight or dispatch event](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/030); cases with it: [Cessna 162, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/030/sequence.md?model=060005E), [All aircraft, 355 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/030/sequence.md) - [Takeoff: Windshear or thunderstorm](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/390); cases with it: [Cessna 162, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/390/sequence.md?model=060005E), [All aircraft, 224 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/390/sequence.md) - [Takeoff: Loss of control in flight](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/240) (defining event); cases with it: [Cessna 162, 6 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/240/sequence.md?model=060005E), [All aircraft, 5,002 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/240/sequence.md) - [Uncontrolled descent: Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) ](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470); cases with it: [Cessna 162, 16 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md?model=060005E), [All aircraft, 10,189 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md) ## Analysis The pilot reported that prior to takeoff, he noted an approaching storm but estimated that the wind was light and variable for the takeoff roll. The airplane was slow to accelerate and reached the 50 knot rotation speed halfway down the runway. The pilot stated that the airplane lifted off and maintained an altitude a few feet above the runway, but lost altitude at the end. The airplane struck the ground and subsequently nosed over, coming to rest inverted. A few minutes after the accident, the pilot reported that it began to rain. The airport density altitude at the time of the accident was calculated to be approximately 9,000 feet, which is 1,000 feet above the manufacturer's recommended maximum takeoff altitude as outlined in the Pilot's Operating Handbook. The weather observation facility located on the field reported that 3 minutes before the accident the wind was a left quartering tailwind at 5 knots, while shortly after the accident the wind was a left quartering tailwind at 22 knots, gusting to 32 knots with respect to the airplane's takeoff runway direction. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal flight. ## Factual narrative The pilot reported that prior to takeoff, he noted an approaching storm but estimated that the wind was light and variable for the takeoff roll. The airplane was slow to accelerate and reached the 50 knot rotation speed halfway down the runway. The pilot stated that the airplane lifted off and maintained an altitude a few feet above the runway, but lost altitude at the end. The airplane struck the ground and subsequently nosed over, coming to rest inverted. A few minutes after the accident, the pilot reported that it began to rain. The airport density altitude at the time of the accident was calculated to be approximately 9,000 feet, which is 1,000 feet above the manufacturers recommended maximum takeoff altitude as outlined in the Pilot's Operating Handbook. The weather observation facility located on the field reported that 3 minutes before the accident the wind was a left quartering tailwind at 5 knots, while shortly after the accident the wind was a left quartering tailwind at 22 knots, gusting to 32 knots with respect to the airplane's takeoff runway direction. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal flight. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N7024V](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N7024V-2011-12-01), registration cancelled 2011-12-01, S/N 16200066, built 2011 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: CESSNA 162 - Registry model: [Cessna 162](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-162) (registry code 060005E) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental O-200 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-o-200-series) (registry code 17402, 4 cycle) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 16200066 - Airframe hours: 85 - Engines: Continental O-200D 100 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: The Jerome L. Quint Living Trust - Registered owner: The Jerome L. Quint Living Trust - Airworthiness certificate: Special, Special light-sport (Special) - Last inspection: AAIP, May 16, 2011, 79 hours before - Departed: KRWL, Rawlings, WY - Destination: KEVW, Burns Field, WY - Airport: KRWL, Rawlins Muni/Harvey Field, runway 10L, 4,118 × 60 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 77; injuries: none; sport pilot; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; medical: class 3, without waivers/limitations; last flight review May 22, 2011; seat: left; flight hours: 5,994 total, 76 in this make and model, 80 in the last 90 days, 31 in the last 30 days, 5 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 250° at 22 knots, gusting 32 - Visibility: 9 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: 8,000 ft overcast - Temperature: 72 °F, dew point 57 °F - Altimeter: 30.23 inHg - Observed at: KRWL ## 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 20110801017559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110801017559A), Aug 1, 2011: Cessna Aircraft Co 162, Rawlins, WY, Substantial damage. Pilot commenced takeoff from runway 10 with a tailwind. Aircraft did not become airborne, ran off the end of the runway, and flipped onto top creating… ## Docket (4 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on September 1, 2011, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=81372. 792 KB in all. - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 580 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40352806&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Redacted.PDF - Supplement 1 - C162 Takeoff Performance - C162 POH (item 2, .PDF, 28 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40352809&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Supplement%201%20-%20C162%20Takeoff%20Performance%20-%20C162%20POH-Master.PDF - Weather Reports and Records (item 3, .PDF, 113 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40352807&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Weather%20Reports%20and%20Records-Master.PDF - Photo 1 - Airplane - Courtesy of FAA (item 4, .PDF, 71 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40352808&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%201%20-%20Airplane%20-%20Courtesy%20of%20FAA-Master.PDF From the NTSB's public API. 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