On February 20, 1988, a Cessna A188B (registration N4489Q) was involved in an aviation accident near Macon, MS. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The left landing gear failure due to excessive side overload during takeoff. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
The aircraft veered off the runway during takeoff after the left landing gear collapsed, entering a ditch due to excessive side overload.
What happened
During the takeoff roll, the pilot reported that the left landing gear failed. This mechanical failure caused the aircraft to swerve off the runway and enter a ditch bordering the paved surface. Examination by Federal Aviation Administration personnel revealed tire marks on the runway that continued off the pavement and into the ditch.
The investigation
An examination of the scene and equipment was conducted by FAA personnel. The investigation determined that the gear failure was due to excessive side overload and impact with the ditch.
Probable cause
The left landing gear failure due to excessive side overload during takeoff.
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