On August 29, 1985, a Cessna 310 (registration CGYSM) was involved in an aviation accident near Cotton Plant, AR. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft drifted off the runway during landing roll at an airstrip, striking a bordering ditch. The pilot reported light and variable wind conditions with no control malfunctions.
What happened
During the landing roll at an airstrip, the pilot allowed the aircraft to drift laterally from the intended path. This drift persisted until the airframe struck a ditch located along the edge of the runway. The subsequent impact with the ditch resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft.
The investigation
Following the incident, the pilot provided details regarding the conditions at the time of the event. The pilot stated that wind conditions were light and variable. Additionally, the pilot confirmed there were no control malfunctions during the landing phase.