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September 14, 1991 · Cessna A188B · N8999G
Yazoo City, MS
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 14, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Yazoo City, MS
Aircraft
Cessna A188B
Tail Number
N8999G
Operator
Langford Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA91LA218
THE PLT REPORTED THAT DURING THE TAKEOFF THE RT WING DROPPED. HE CONTINUED THE TAKEOFF BUT THE ACFT TRAVELLED THROUGH TWO DITCHES BEFORE COMING TO REST. EXAM OF THE ACFT REVEALED THAT TWO OF THREE BOLTS WHICH SECURE THE RT MAIN LANDING GEAR TO THE AIRFRAME WERE NOT RECOVERED. THE BOLT THAT WAS RECOVERED WAS METALLURGICALLY EXAMINED WHICH REVEALED THAT IT FAILED DUE TO OVERLOAD. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF OVER TORQUE.
NTSB Probable Cause
SEPARATION OF THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR DURING TAKE OFF DUE TO FAILURE OF THE BOLTS WHICH SECURE THE GEAR TO THE AIRFRAME. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF.
Full Narrative
THE PLT REPORTED THAT DURING THE TAKEOFF THE RT WING DROPPED. HE CONTINUED THE TAKEOFF BUT THE ACFT TRAVELLED THROUGH TWO DITCHES BEFORE COMING TO REST. EXAM OF THE ACFT REVEALED THAT TWO OF THREE BOLTS WHICH SECURE THE RT MAIN LANDING GEAR TO THE AIRFRAME WERE NOT RECOVERED. THE BOLT THAT WAS RECOVERED WAS METALLURGICALLY EXAMINED WHICH REVEALED THAT IT FAILED DUE TO OVERLOAD. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF OVER TORQUE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 CDT
Nearest AirportBig Twist Strip (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A188B
Tail NumberN8999G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLangford Flying Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind135° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO