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Cessna 182K accident at EL Dorado, KS, 1 Feb 1997 (N2898R)
On February 1, 1997, a Cessna 182K (registration N2898R) was involved in an aviation accident near EL Dorado, KS. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor relating to the accident was: the ditch, which the airplane contacted. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
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Probable cause
the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor relating to the accident was: the ditch, which the airplane contacted.
— NTSB Determination
Accident narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing roll, the airplane veered to the right. He stated he was unable to correct the direction of travel. The airplane continued off the right side of the runway and into a 5 to 6 foot deep ditch located approximtely 30 feet from the edge of the runway. Postaccident inspection of the brake system failed to reveal any mechanical failure/malfunction.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 1 Feb 1997 Cessna 182K accident near EL Dorado, KS?
The pilot reported that during the landing roll, the airplane veered to the right. He stated he was unable to correct the direction of travel. The airplane continued off the right side of the runway and into a 5 to 6 foot deep ditch located approximtely 30 feet from the edge of the runway. Postaccident inspection of…
Were there any fatalities in the 1 Feb 1997 Cessna 182K accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 1 Feb 1997 involved a Cessna 182K, registration N2898R, at EL Dorado, KS.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor relating to the accident was: the ditch, which the airplane contacted.
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