Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 310C near Ashdown, AR — 2010-06-24

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Date
2010-06-24
Location
Ashdown, AR, USA
Aircraft
CESSNA 310C
Registration
N18RR
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s loss of directional control during the takeoff roll and his lack of experience in the airplane.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he accelerated the twin-engine airplane down a grass airstrip to an indicated airspeed speed of approximately 80 mph when it suddenly began to rain hard. Unable to see, the pilot attempted to aborted the takeoff roll; however, the airplane exited the airstrip and impacted a mobile home. The fuselage sustained structural damage during the mishap. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane. 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.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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