On June 11, 1988, a Boeing A75N1 (registration N2313) was involved in an aviation accident near Marlboro, NJ. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing due to gusty crosswind conditions. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot experienced a loss of directional control and groundlooped while landing in gusty crosswinds, resulting in damage to the aircraft's right side.
What happened
The pilot was conducting a landing operation with the runway aligned to the west when the aircraft departed the paved surface. The incident occurred on the right side of the runway during the rollout phase. According to the pilot's account, the tailwheel had already made contact with the ground prior to the loss of control.
At the time of the event, meteorological conditions included winds from the east at 15 knots with gusts reaching 25 knots. The pilot attributed the loss of directional control to a sudden gust of wind that affected the aircraft's stability after touchdown.
The investigation
The investigation relied primarily on the pilot's report regarding the sequence of events and the environmental conditions. No mechanical failure was identified as a contributing factor to the incident.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing due to gusty crosswind conditions.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 11 Jun 1988 Boeing A75N1 accident near Marlboro, NJ?
A pilot experienced a loss of directional control and groundlooped while landing in gusty crosswinds, resulting in damage to the aircraft's right side.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 11 Jun 1988 involved a Boeing A75N1, registration N2313, at Marlboro, NJ.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing due to gusty crosswind conditions.
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