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Runway Excursion During Aborted Takeoff (N759NT)

Benton, KS, US

On October 31, 1999, a Cessna 182Q (registration N759NT) was involved in an aviation accident near Benton, KS. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and the physiological impairment of the pilot due to a brain anomaly. The pilots improper decision to operate the airplane with a known medical deficiency, and the ditch were contributing factors. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft overran the runway during an aborted takeoff, crossed a road, and came to rest in a ditch. The pilot was later found to have a brain mass and a pre-existing disqualifying medical condition.

Accident

During an attempted takeoff, the pilot decided to abort the procedure. The aircraft failed to stop on the runway, overran the end, continued across an adjacent road, and came to rest in a ditch. Approximately 800 feet of tire marks were observed on the runway leading to the final position of the aircraft.

Investigation

Examination of the aircraft revealed no preexisting anomalies. The throttle was found in the full forward position. No further details regarding the aircraft's condition were reported.

Pilot's Condition

Following the accident, the pilot was admitted to a hospital. Medical examination identified a 3.5-centimeter mass in the right parietal region of the brain. Subsequent analysis determined the mass to be central nervous system (CNS) toxoplasmosis. It was also disclosed that the pilot had previously been diagnosed with a medical condition that would have disqualified him from obtaining an aviation medical certificate.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 31 Oct 1999 Cessna 182Q accident near Benton, KS?

An aircraft overran the runway during an aborted takeoff, crossed a road, and came to rest in a ditch. The pilot was later found to have a brain mass and a pre-existing disqualifying medical condition.

Were there any fatalities in the 31 Oct 1999 Cessna 182Q accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 31 Oct 1999 involved a Cessna 182Q, registration N759NT, at Benton, KS.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and the physiological impairment of the pilot due to a brain anomaly. The pilots improper decision to operate the airplane with a known medical deficiency, and the ditch were contributing factors.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X19929. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.