On June 8, 1998, a Cessna 188B (registration N9247G) was involved in an aviation accident near Talkeetna, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to identify an unsafe/hazardous taxiway condition. A factor associated with this accident was the presence of rough and uneven terrain conditions. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft sustained substantial damage after the left main gear leg collapsed during back taxi when the wheel struck a hole in the airstrip surface.
Incident Details
While preparing to depart after unloading a cargo of fuel oil at a remote airstrip, the pilot executed a back taxi prior to departure. During this maneuver, the airplane's left main wheel contacted a hole located in the center of the airstrip. This caused the airplane's tail to veer to the right, and the left main gear leg collapsed as a result. The left wing subsequently struck the runway surface, sustaining substantial damage.
Pilot Statement
The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical difficulties with the airplane. No other factors were identified in the investigation as contributing to the occurrence.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 8 Jun 1998 Cessna 188B accident near Talkeetna, AK?
An aircraft sustained substantial damage after the left main gear leg collapsed during back taxi when the wheel struck a hole in the airstrip surface.
Were there any fatalities in the 8 Jun 1998 Cessna 188B accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 8 Jun 1998 involved a Cessna 188B, registration N9247G, at Talkeetna, AK.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to identify an unsafe/hazardous taxiway condition. A factor associated with this accident was the presence of rough and uneven terrain conditions.
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