On August 17, 1998, a Beech C23 (registration N6756C) was involved in an aviation accident near North Platte, NE. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's not compensating for wind conditions and failure to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor was the crosswind. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot lost control after aborting a crosswind landing. The airplane exited the runway, crossed a taxiway, traveled 600 feet through grass, then the left main and nose gear collapsed.
Incident Details
According to the pilot's statement, she was unable to maintain proper alignment with the runway due to a crosswind. In an attempt to abort the landing, she added power and reduced the flaps. However, control of the aircraft was lost during this maneuver.
Sequence of Events
The airplane subsequently exited the runway, crossed a taxiway, and proceeded approximately 600 feet through a grassy area. After traversing the grass, the airplane turned left. During this turn, the left main landing gear and the nose gear collapsed.
No other factors or circumstances were reported in the source.