The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.
— NTSB Determination
The 1,000-hour commercial pilot reported that during takeoff roll on runway 01 (a 3,800-foot long and 50-foot wide asphalt runway), the airplane veered to the left, exited the runway, and traveled through a muddy area adjacent to the runway. Subsequently, the right main landing gear collapsed, and the airplane came to rest in an upright position. The pilot reported that the wind was from the west at about 8-10 knots at the time of the accident.
The 1,000-hour commercial pilot reported that during takeoff roll on runway 01 (a 3,800-foot long and 50-foot wide asphalt runway), the airplane veered to the left, exited the runway, and traveled through a muddy area adjacent to the runway. Subsequently, the right main landing gear collapsed, and the airplane came…
The accident on 2005-06-15 involved a Cessna A188B, registration N4894R, at Osceola, AR.
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.
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