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October 29, 2005 · Cessna T188C · N2876J

Beatty, NV

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 29, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Beatty, NV
Aircraft
Cessna T188C
Tail Number
N2876J
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX06CA022

The tail wheel equipped airplane ground looped and the right main landing gear collapsed during the landing roll. As the pilot entered the traffic pattern he made note of the airport's windsock, which indicated a variable 10- to 15-knot wind. When the airplane was about halfway down the length of the runway on the landing roll it encountered a gust of wind. The gust contacted the tail, which resulted in the airplane veering to the right of the runway centerline. The pilot attempted to regain control, but the right main landing gear collapsed and the right wing contacted terrain. The airplane came to rest off the right side of the runway. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane or engine.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane on the landing roll.

Full Narrative

The aircraft ground looped and the right main landing gear collapsed during the landing roll of the tail wheel equipped airplane. After an approximate 1-hour cross-country flight, the pilot entered the vicinity of his destination airport. He made note of the airport's windsock, which indicated a variable 10- to 15-knot wind. After touching down on the runway surface, the airplane began the landing rollout. As the airplane continued about halfway down the length of the runway, a gust of wind was encountered. The gust contacted the tail, which resulted in the airplane veering to the right of the runway centerline. The pilot attempted to regain control, but the right main landing gear collapsed and the right wing contacted terrain. The airplane came to rest off the right side of the runway. The pilot thought that the accident could have been prevented if he had taken more consideration for the gusty wind conditions. The closest weather reporting station is located about 40 nautical miles east of the accident site. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane or engine.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:00 PDT
Nearest AirportBeatty Airport (0nm)
Runway16
Runway Length5600 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna T188C
Tail NumberN2876J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTeledyne Continental · TSIO-520-T1B · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind15 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data