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June 15, 2005 · Cessna A188B · N4894R

Osceola, AR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 15, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Osceola, AR
Aircraft
Cessna A188B
Tail Number
N4894R
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW05CA161

The 1,000-hour commercial pilot reported that during takeoff roll on runway 01 (a 3,800-foot long and 50-foot wide asphalt runway), the airplane veered to the left, exited the runway, and traveled through a muddy area adjacent to the runway. Subsequently, the right main landing gear collapsed, and the airplane came to rest in an upright position. The pilot reported that the wind was from the west at about 8-10 knots at the time of the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.

Full Narrative

On June 15, 2005, approximately 1430 central daylight time, a tailwheel-equipped Cessna A188B agricultural single-engine airplane, N4894R, was substantially damaged following a loss of directional control during takeoff roll at the Osceola Municipal Airport (7M4), near Osceola, Arkansas. The commercial pilot, sole occupant of the airplane, was not injured. The airplane was registered to and operated by Douglas CO LLC., of Somerville, Tennessee. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a flight plan was not filed for the Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 aerial application flight. The local flight was originating at the time of the accident. During a telephone interview, conducted by an NTSB representative, the 1,000-hour commercial pilot reported that during takeoff roll on runway 01 (a 3,800-foot long and 50-foot wide asphalt runway), the airplane veered to the left, exited the runway, and traveled through a muddy area. Subsequently, the right main landing gear collapsed, and the airplane came to rest in an upright position. The pilot reported that at the time of the accident the wind was from the west at about 8-10 knots. Examination of the airplane by the pilot revealed that the right wing was buckled at the wing attaching point and the right wing spar was bent. At 1353, the automated surface observation system at the Blytheville Municipal Airport (HKA), near Blytheville, Arkansas, located 17 miles northeast of the accident site, reported wind from 340 degrees at 7 knots, gusting to 15 knots, visibility 10 statute miles, clear sky, temperature 32 degrees Celsius, dew point 14 degrees Celsius, and an altimeter setting of 29.91 inches of Mercury.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 CDT
Nearest AirportOsceola Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway1
Runway Length3800 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna A188B
Tail NumberN4894R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520 · Reciprocating
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 28 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 8 kt, gusting 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data