Casualties unknown

Aircraft Swerves Off Runway During Landing, Sustains Substantial Gear Damage (N4086S)

Toms River, NJ, US

On June 6, 1982, a Beech V35B (registration N4086S) operated by 80 S Corp was involved in an aviation accident near Toms River, NJ. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During landing, an aircraft swerved left off the runway into soft terrain, resulting in substantial damage to the nose and left main landing gear, and minor damage to the right wing, flap, and aileron.

Incident Overview

A landing aircraft veered to the left side of the runway and subsequently encountered soft terrain. The event resulted in substantial damage to the nose landing gear and the left main landing gear. Additionally, minor damage was inflicted upon the right wing, flap, and aileron.

Pilot Report

According to the pilot, the landing sequence began with the right main wheel contacting the pavement first, followed by the left main gear and then the nose gear. Immediately after this, the aircraft began swerving to the left. The pilot reported making an immediate attempt to regain control by applying right brake and nosewheel steering, but there was no response from these inputs.

Damage Assessment

The primary structural damage was concentrated on the nose and left main landing gear, which were substantially damaged. The right wing, flap, and aileron sustained only minor damage.

Operational Context

The incident occurred during the landing phase. The pilot's account indicates that the swerving motion started after all landing gear had made contact with the runway surface. The ineffective response to corrective inputs suggests a loss of directional control.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 6 Jun 1982 Beech V35B accident near Toms River, NJ?

During landing, an aircraft swerved left off the runway into soft terrain, resulting in substantial damage to the nose and left main landing gear, and minor damage to the right wing, flap, and aileron.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 6 Jun 1982 involved a Beech V35B, registration N4086S, operated by 80 S Corp, at Toms River, NJ.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020917X03929. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.