CESSNA A188B
Orange, TX, June 9, 2010
Event Information
| Date | June 9, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Orange, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.06833, -93.80389 |
| Airport | Orange County |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN10CA321 |
| Event ID | 20100616X95323 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | A188B |
| Registration # | N9510J |
| Operator | ORANGE COUNTY MOSQUITO CONTROL |
| Owner | ORANGE COUNTY MOSQUITO CONTROL |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The loss of directional control during the takeoff roll due to an incorrectly maintained left main landing gear.
Full Narrative
The pilot attempted to take off in the tailwheel-equipped agricultural airplane with a full load of chemical and a full load of fuel. During the takeoff roll the airplane swerved to the left and the pilot was unable to arrest the swerve. The airplane exited off the left side of the runway and impacted a taxiway sign, followed by the collapse of the left main landing gear. The airplane came to rest in an upright position alongside the runway and the pilot was able to exit unassisted. Following the accident the airplane was examined and a loose left landing gear attachment bolt was found, allowing the left wheel to pivot out of alignment during the takeoff roll.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.