CESSNA 188
Starkville, MS — October 8, 2011
Event Information
| Date | October 8, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA12CA116 |
| Event ID | 20111220X23927 |
| Location | Starkville, MS |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.42639, -88.84167 |
| Airport | Starkville Bryan Field |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 188 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Full Narrative
According to the operator, the pilot performed a normal landing in the tail-wheel equipped airplane. During the subsequent rollout, the airplane began to veer to the left and the pilot attempted unsuccessfully to arrest the turn by applying right rudder and right brake. The airplane continued until it departed the runway and struck a ditch approximately 40 feet beyond the left side of the runway, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing. Postaccident examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector did not reveal any preexisting mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
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.