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February 9, 1988 · Cessna T-188C · N4509J
Goodland, KS
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 9, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Goodland, KS
Aircraft
Cessna T-188C
Tail Number
N4509J
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC88LA048
WHILE FLYING A CERTIFICATED EXPERIMENTAL AG ACFT, FOR PURPOSE OF COMPLIANCE WITH FAR REGULATIONS, THE EMPLOYEE OF THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION LOST CONTROL DURING LANDING ROLLOUT. THE WIND CONDITIONS, RELATIVE TO THE RUNWAY, WERE ABOUT A 80 DEGREE CROSS WIND, WITH A VELOCITY OF 20 GUSTING TO 32 KNOTS. THE PIC SAID HE WAS UNABLE TO PREVENT THE ACFT FROM VEERING OFF THE RUNWAY. THE LEFT LDG GEAR WAS BROKEN OFF AND THE LEFT WING SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED. THE ACFT CAME TO REST ABOUT 160 DEGREES FROM THE RUNWAY HEADING.
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WHILE FLYING A CERTIFICATED EXPERIMENTAL AG ACFT, FOR PURPOSE OF COMPLIANCE WITH FAR REGULATIONS, THE EMPLOYEE OF THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION LOST CONTROL DURING LANDING ROLLOUT. THE WIND CONDITIONS, RELATIVE TO THE RUNWAY, WERE ABOUT A 80 DEGREE CROSS WIND, WITH A VELOCITY OF 20 GUSTING TO 32 KNOTS. THE PIC SAID HE WAS UNABLE TO PREVENT THE ACFT FROM VEERING OFF THE RUNWAY. THE LEFT LDG GEAR WAS BROKEN OFF AND THE LEFT WING SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED. THE ACFT CAME TO REST ABOUT 160 DEGREES FROM THE RUNWAY HEADING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:45 MST
Nearest AirportGOODLAND (0nm N)
Runway12
Runway Length5500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna T-188C
Tail NumberN4509J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-T · Reciprocating · 310
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 20 kt, gusting 32 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 30 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:50
Weather SourceWFAC