Casualties unknown

FAA Employee Loses Control of Experimental Agricultural Aircraft During Landing Rollout (N4509J)

Goodland, KS, US

On February 9, 1988, a Cessna T-188C (registration N4509J) was involved in an aviation accident near Goodland, KS. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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An FAA employee lost control of an experimental agricultural aircraft during landing rollout in gusty crosswind conditions. The left landing gear broke off and the left wing sustained substantial damage.

Introduction

On an unspecified date, an experimental agricultural aircraft operated by an employee of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) experienced a loss of control during the landing rollout. The aircraft was being flown for compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations.

Accident Details

During the landing rollout, the aircraft encountered wind conditions approximately 80 degrees relative to the runway, with a velocity of 20 knots gusting to 32 knots. The pilot in command reported being unable to prevent the aircraft from veering off the runway. The aircraft continued to move after departing the runway surface.

Aircraft Damage

The left landing gear was broken off, and the left wing sustained substantial damage. The aircraft came to rest about 160 degrees from the runway heading.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X25131. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.