ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 354672
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| Date: | Wednesday 25 March 1998 |
| Time: | 14:00 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 140 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N2044N |
| MSN: | 12280 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2884 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental C-85-12 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Norman, OK -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (KOUN) |
| Duncan, OK (KDUC) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that he had landed earlier and the accident occurred as he was departing for the return flight to his home airport. He had observed 'terrific' winds while standing outside a hangar. When he contacted ground control, the pilot was instructed to taxi to Runway 17. He noticed that the windsock favored runway 21, so he requested and was approved to use runway 21. The pilot reported that shortly after liftoff, the wind 'blew the airplane' to the right and off the runway centerline. The airplane crossed over a drainage ditch, made a 180-degree turn, and struck the ditch. At the time of the accident, the reported winds were 190 degrees at 24 knots, with gusts to 30 knots.
Probable Cause: The pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with a ditch. A contributing factor was the high crosswind.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW98LA159
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 11-Mar-2024 17:06 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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