On July 3, 1983, a Beech 55 (registration N8821M) was involved in an aviation accident near Cornelia, GA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's decision to accelerate while taxiing on a runway used for takeoff, which resulted in the aircraft colliding with a curb and damaging the right landing gear. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot accelerating to clear the runway for a landing aircraft collided with a grass-covered curb, damaging the right landing gear.
What happened
The aircraft was taxiing on a runway that served dual purposes as a taxiway when a radio transmission indicated another aircraft was landing. To clear the active area, the pilot accelerated and struck a grass-covered curb located at the edge of the taxiway. The impact caused the aircraft to jump the curb, resulting in damage to the right landing gear.
The investigation
Examination of the aircraft confirmed that the right landing gear sustained damage after the aircraft jumped the curb. No other mechanical failures or structural issues were identified beyond the impact damage.
Probable cause
The pilot's decision to accelerate while taxiing on a runway used for takeoff, which resulted in the aircraft colliding with a curb and damaging the right landing gear.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 3 Jul 1983 Beech 55 accident near Cornelia, GA?
A pilot accelerating to clear the runway for a landing aircraft collided with a grass-covered curb, damaging the right landing gear.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 3 Jul 1983 involved a Beech 55, registration N8821M, at Cornelia, GA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's decision to accelerate while taxiing on a runway used for takeoff, which resulted in the aircraft colliding with a curb and damaging the right landing gear.
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