On April 28, 1988, a Cessna 182J (registration N2645F) operated by Airport Service Company, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Lamont, OK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's loss of directional control during landing on a roadway with adjacent soft terrain. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot lost directional control while landing on a private asphalt road near his home, causing the nose wheel to dig into soft terrain and tip the aircraft over.
What happened
The pilot was attempting to land an aircraft on an asphalt roadway located near his residence. The road was not currently in use by automobile traffic because a nearby bridge was out of service. Despite this, the site had been considered suitable for landing and had previously been used by other aircraft.
During the landing roll, the pilot lost directional control of the aircraft. The nose wheel subsequently dug into the adjacent soft terrain. This action caused the aircraft to tip over.
Probable cause
The pilot's loss of directional control during landing on a roadway with adjacent soft terrain.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 28 Apr 1988 Cessna 182J accident near Lamont, OK?
A pilot lost directional control while landing on a private asphalt road near his home, causing the nose wheel to dig into soft terrain and tip the aircraft over.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 28 Apr 1988 involved a Cessna 182J, registration N2645F, operated by Airport Service Company, Inc., at Lamont, OK.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's loss of directional control during landing on a roadway with adjacent soft terrain.
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