Accident Details
Date
Saturday, May 23, 2009
NTSB Number
WPR09CA267
Location
Robbins, CA
Event ID
20090528X11954
Coordinates
38.923610, -121.796669
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll on a rough runway surface.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N3094L
Make
AYRES CORPORATION
Serial Number
T34-118
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
CESSNA AIRCRAFT CO
Address
5800 PAWNEE ROAD
Status
Deregistered
City
WICHITA
State / Zip Code
KS 67207
Country
United States
Analysis
During the takeoff roll, the agricultural category airplane encountered a rough patch on the runway surface of the agricultural airstrip. The pilot then lost control of the airplane, which ground looped, departed the runway, and came to rest in an adjacent canal. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing spar during the accident sequence. There was no report of a mechanical failure or malfunction.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR09CA267