CESSNA 310C
Ashdown, AR — June 24, 2010
Event Information
| Date | June 24, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN10CA436 |
| Event ID | 20100722X70304 |
| Location | Ashdown, AR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.72055, -94.14027 |
| Airport | Garrison |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 310C |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s loss of directional control during the takeoff roll and his lack of experience in the airplane.
Full Narrative
The private pilot accelerated the twin-engine airplane down a 3,000 foot grass airstrip to an indicated airspeed speed of approximately 80 mph when it “suddenly began to rain hard.” Unable to see, the solo pilot attempted to aborted the takeoff roll; however, the airplane exited the airstrip and impacted a mobile home. The airplane came to rest in an upright position and the pilot was able to exit unassisted. The fuselage sustained structural damage during the mishap. The pilot later reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane’s flight controls. In addition, the pilot reported that he had not received instruction in the accident airplane make/model, nor did he hold a multi-engine pilot rating at the time of the accident.
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.