On August 7, 1984, a Cessna 188 (registration N2090J) was involved in an aviation accident near Holyoke, CO. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after landing with a crosswind, which resulted in the aircraft leaving the runway. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
The pilot lost directional control upon landing in a rear right quartering crosswind. Ineffective braking and rudder inputs caused the aircraft to leave the pavement.
What happened
Upon completing the landing roll, the pilot was unable to maintain the aircraft on the runway centerline due to a rear right quartering crosswind reported at 5 knots. The pilot attempted to correct the deviation by applying opposite rudder and utilizing the braking system. However, these inputs proved ineffective in regaining directional control.
The pilot later reported that the left brake provided no response during the incident. It was noted that improved maintenance of the braking system might have prevented the loss of control. Unable to stop on the paved surface, the aircraft veered off the runway and struck a ditch.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after landing with a crosswind, which resulted in the aircraft leaving the runway.
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