On June 25, 1983, a Cessna T188C (registration N9934J) operated by Browns Aero Service was involved in an aviation accident near Eudora, AR. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft experienced an in-flight engine failure during the return trip to the airport, resulting in a forced landing in a field where the gear collapsed and a fire destroyed the plane.
What happened
During the return flight to the airport, the engine lost power. The pilot executed a forced landing in an open field characterized by soft terrain. Shortly after touchdown, the right main landing gear dug into the soft soil and collapsed. A fire started after the aircraft came to rest, resulting in the destruction of the plane.
The investigation
The cause of the engine failure was not determined during the investigation.
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