ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 373772
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| Date: | Sunday 28 December 1986 |
| Time: | 14:00 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna A-188-B |
| Owner/operator: | Southwing Aviation |
| Registration: | N49220 |
| MSN: | 18802657T |
| Year of manufacture: | 1976 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1600 hours |
| Engine model: | CONTINENTAL IO-520-D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Ft.polk, LA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | Lecompte, LA (LA22) |
| Ft. Polk, LA | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
EXAMINATION REVEALED THE TAIL WHEEL ASSEMBLY WAS BADLY WORN AND ITS SPACERS WERE MISSING, CAUSING THE SWIVEL MECHANISM TO LOCK IN THE OFF CENTER POSITION. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED ON A NARROW ROAD. IT VEERED SLIGHTLY UPON TAIL WHEEL CONTACT AND WENT OFF THE SHOULDER OF THE ROADWAY WHERE THE RIGHT WING CONTACTED A PINE TREE.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW87DRD02
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 27-Mar-2024 17:07 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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