On November 2, 1994, a Cessna 206G (registration N9924R) was involved in an aviation accident near Butler, MO. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's inadequate visual lookout. A factor associated with the accident was the dark night lighting conditions. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot taxied off the paved surface onto a dirt field and into a ditch on a dark night, causing damage to the right main landing gear.
What happened
The pilot reported that he was taxiing after landing toward the ramp area to park the airplane. It was a dark night, and when he turned towards the ramp area, he was unaware he had taxied off the taxiway onto a dirt field, short of the ramp. The right main landing gear subsequently dropped into a ditch, damaging the airplane.
Findings
The pilot did not provide specific details about the cause of the excursion, but the circumstances suggest a loss of situational awareness during low-visibility conditions. The aircraft sustained damage to the right main landing gear after leaving the designated taxiway.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 2 Nov 1994 Cessna 206G accident near Butler, MO?
A pilot taxied off the paved surface onto a dirt field and into a ditch on a dark night, causing damage to the right main landing gear.
Were there any fatalities in the 2 Nov 1994 Cessna 206G accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 2 Nov 1994 involved a Cessna 206G, registration N9924R, at Butler, MO.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
the pilot's inadequate visual lookout. A factor associated with the accident was the dark night lighting conditions.
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