Summary
On October 08, 2018, a Cessna 188 (N685JM) was involved in an accident near Rolla, MO. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in a left quartering tailwind.
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, during takeoff the airplane veered and exited the runway to the left into trees.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
According to an FAA inspector, the pilot did not have a current biannual flight review nor a current medical and that the airplane was not airworthy.
The pilot added that during takeoff, the wind was gusting. The automated weather observation station located about 12 nautical miles from the accident airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 140° at 7 knots. The airplane departed on runway 27.
This accident is documented in NTSB report GAA19CA008. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N685JM.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in a left quartering tailwind.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, during takeoff the airplane veered and exited the runway to the left into trees.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
According to an FAA inspector, the pilot did not have a current biannual flight review nor a current medical and that the airplane was not airworthy.
The pilot added that during takeoff, the wind was gusting. The automated weather observation station located about 12 nautical miles from the accident airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 140° at 7 knots. The airplane departed on runway 27.
The pilot did not submit the NTSB Form 6120.1 Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA19CA008