Probable cause
The pilot’s loss of directional control during the takeoff roll and his lack of experience in the airplane.
NTSB analysis
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.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN10CA436 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jun 24, 2010
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Ashdown, Arkansas
- Nearest airport
- Garrison (None)
- Highest injury
- Minor
- Minor injuries
- 1
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna 310C
- N-number
- N18RR
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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