ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 296918
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| Date: | Monday 22 July 2002 |
| Time: | 08:00 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 180A |
| Owner/operator: | Harris Aerial Survey |
| Registration: | N5359D |
| MSN: | 180-50257 |
| Engine model: | Continental R-0470 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Ogallala, Nebraska -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Executive |
| Departure airport: | Ogallala-Searle Field, NE (OGA/KOGA) |
| Coeur d'Alene Airport/Pappy Boyington Field, ID (COE/KCOE) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The airplane was substantially damaged when it ground looped during takeoff. The pilot stated that his window popped open during takeoff causing him to become distracted. He stated that the airplane started to turn right, and he was unable to regain control.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. The open window diverting the pilot's attention was a contributing factor.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI02LA207
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Oct-2022 12:17 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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