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N1118F accident description

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Crash location 31.215833°N, 97.365556°W
Nearest city Gatesvile, TX
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Tail number N1118F
Accident date 28 Feb 2018
Aircraft type Cessna 172
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot reported that he performed a soft field takeoff from the left side of the turf runway where it was firmer.

The airplane climbed to 20ft above ground level where it encountered wind gusts from the right. The airplane drifted to the left, collided with the wind sock pole, and then impacted the ground.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings.

The nearest METAR reported that about the time of the accident, the wind was from 170° at 17kts and gusting to 22kts.

The pilot reported in the Recommendation section of the National Transportation Board Pilot Aircraft Accident Report, that the accident could have been prevented if he had initiated the takeoff from the center of the runway.

The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during initial climb in a gusty condition.

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