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February 20, 1988 · Cessna A188B · N4489Q
Macon, MS
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 20, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Macon, MS
Aircraft
Cessna A188B
Tail Number
N4489Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MIA88LA111
THE PLT STATED THAT DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL, THE LEFT LNDG GEAR FAILED CAUSING THE ACFT TO SWERVE OFF THE RWY & INTO A DITCH BORDERING THE RWY. AN EXAM BY FAA PERSONNEL REVEALED TIRE MARKS ON THE RWY WHICH CONTINUED OFF THE RWY & INTO THE DITCH. ACCORDING TO THE FAA, THE GEAR FAILED DUE TO EXCESSIVE SIDE OVERLOAD & IMPACT WITH THE DITCH.
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THE PLT STATED THAT DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL, THE LEFT LNDG GEAR FAILED CAUSING THE ACFT TO SWERVE OFF THE RWY & INTO A DITCH BORDERING THE RWY. AN EXAM BY FAA PERSONNEL REVEALED TIRE MARKS ON THE RWY WHICH CONTINUED OFF THE RWY & INTO THE DITCH. ACCORDING TO THE FAA, THE GEAR FAILED DUE TO EXCESSIVE SIDE OVERLOAD & IMPACT WITH THE DITCH.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 CST
Nearest AirportMacon Municipal (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A188B
Tail NumberN4489Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 4 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 39 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time15:55
Weather SourceWFAC