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October 8, 2011 · Cessna 188 · N5424E
Starkville, MS
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 8, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Starkville, MS
Aircraft
Cessna 188
Tail Number
N5424E
Operator
Mississippi State University
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA12CA116
According to the operator, the pilot performed a normal landing in the tailwheel-equipped airplane. During the rollout, the airplane began to veer to the left, and the pilot attempted unsuccessfully to arrest the turn by applying right rudder and right brake. The airplane continued off the left side of the runway and struck a ditch, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing. Postaccident examination of the wreckage did not reveal any preexisting mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
According to the operator, the pilot performed a normal landing in the tail-wheel equipped airplane. During the subsequent rollout, the airplane began to veer to the left and the pilot attempted unsuccessfully to arrest the turn by applying right rudder and right brake. The airplane continued until it departed the runway and struck a ditch approximately 40 feet beyond the left side of the runway, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing. Postaccident examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector did not reveal any preexisting mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:55 CDT
Nearest AirportStarkville Bryan Field (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length4120 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 188
Tail NumberN5424E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMississippi State University
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO-520-D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time20:55
Weather SourceWFAC