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December 28, 1986 · Cessna A-188-B · N49220
Ft.Polk, LA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 28, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Ft.Polk, LA
Aircraft
Cessna A-188-B
Tail Number
N49220
Operator
Southwing Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW87DRD02
EXAMINATION REVEALED THE TAIL WHEEL ASSEMBLY WAS BADLY WORN AND ITS SPACERS WERE MISSING, CAUSING THE SWIVEL MECHANISM TO LOCK IN THE OFF CENTER POSITION. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED ON A NARROW ROAD. IT VEERED SLIGHTLY UPON TAIL WHEEL CONTACT AND WENT OFF THE SHOULDER OF THE ROADWAY WHERE THE RIGHT WING CONTACTED A PINE TREE.
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EXAMINATION REVEALED THE TAIL WHEEL ASSEMBLY WAS BADLY WORN AND ITS SPACERS WERE MISSING, CAUSING THE SWIVEL MECHANISM TO LOCK IN THE OFF CENTER POSITION. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED ON A NARROW ROAD. IT VEERED SLIGHTLY UPON TAIL WHEEL CONTACT AND WENT OFF THE SHOULDER OF THE ROADWAY WHERE THE RIGHT WING CONTACTED A PINE TREE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 CST
Nearest AirportFORTPOLK (12nm E)
Runway0
Runway Length2800 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A-188-B
Tail NumberN49220
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSouthwing Aviation
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 53 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90°
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 36 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:46
Weather SourceWFAC