Casualties unknown

Airplane Veers Left During Takeoff, Right Main Landing Gear Collapses (N4894R)

Osceola, AR, US

On June 15, 2005, a Cessna A188B (registration N4894R) was involved in an aviation accident near Osceola, AR. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During takeoff roll on runway 01, the airplane veered left, exited the runway into a muddy area, and the right main landing gear collapsed. The pilot reported west wind at 8-10 knots.

Accident Details

During the takeoff roll on runway 01, a commercial pilot reported that the airplane experienced a deviation to the left. The aircraft exited the prepared surface of the runway, which is constructed of asphalt and measures 3,800 feet in length and 50 feet in width. After departing the runway, the airplane traveled through a muddy area adjacent to the runway. The right main landing gear subsequently collapsed, causing the airplane to come to rest in an upright position. No information about the aircraft type, registration, or date of the occurrence has been released.

Pilot Information

The pilot was a commercial pilot with a total of 1,000 flight hours. The pilot reported that the wind at the time was from the west at about 8 to 10 knots. No other contributing factors were mentioned in the pilot's statement.

Runway Information

Runway 01 is an asphalt runway. Its dimensions are 3,800 feet long and 50 feet wide. The runway is located at an unspecified airport. The adjacent area where the airplane came to rest is described as muddy.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20050622X00837. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.