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April 28, 1983 · Cessna A188B · N70203
Winsboro, LA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 28, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Winsboro, LA
Aircraft
Cessna A188B
Tail Number
N70203
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW83LA210
APRX 600 FEET OF THE 2300 FOOT STRIP IS CONCRETE AND THE REMAINDER IS TURF. ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, HE RAISED THE TAIL PRIOR TO RUNNING OFF THE CONCRETE. AS THE TAKEOFF ROLL CONTINUED ONTO THE TURF, THE ACFT VEERED SHARPLY TO THE RIGHT. FULL LEFT RUDDER, LOCKING THE LEFT BRAKE AND SECURING THE ENGINE FAILED TO RESTORE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE LEFT WING TIP STRUCK THE GROUND AND THE ACFT CAME TO REST IN THE WHEAT FIELD WEST OF THE RWY.
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APRX 600 FEET OF THE 2300 FOOT STRIP IS CONCRETE AND THE REMAINDER IS TURF. ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, HE RAISED THE TAIL PRIOR TO RUNNING OFF THE CONCRETE. AS THE TAKEOFF ROLL CONTINUED ONTO THE TURF, THE ACFT VEERED SHARPLY TO THE RIGHT. FULL LEFT RUDDER, LOCKING THE LEFT BRAKE AND SECURING THE ENGINE FAILED TO RESTORE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE LEFT WING TIP STRUCK THE GROUND AND THE ACFT CAME TO REST IN THE WHEAT FIELD WEST OF THE RWY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway18
Runway Length2800 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A188B
Tail NumberN70203
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-502-D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind135° @ 5 kt, gusting 10 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT