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1988-01-09: Beech 58 (N4613S) — Central Flying Service Inc. — Dewitt, AR

Dewitt, AR, US

On January 9, 1988, a Beech 58 (registration N4613S) operated by Central Flying Service Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Dewitt, AR. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 10 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

The pilot of N4613S contacted a snow pile on the approach end of runway 35 during a VFR landing at DeWitt Municipal Airport, causing nose gear damage and loss of directional control, leading to a runway excursion and nose gear collapse.

Accident Details

The pilot of N4613S was conducting a visual flight rules (VFR) approach to the DeWitt, Arkansas Municipal Airport. Snow had been removed from the runway and was piled up on the approach end of runway 35.

Sequence of Events

During touchdown, the nose gear of the aircraft contacted the piled up snow and ice, which damaged the nose gear. After the nose gear touched down on the runway, the pilot was unable to maintain directional control. The aircraft subsequently departed the runway into an area of snow, where the nose gear collapsed.

Damage Assessment

The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X24958. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.