NTSB Identification: NYC85LA225.
The docket is stored on NTSB microfiche number 28474.
Nonscheduled 14 CFR
Accident occurred Wednesday, August 28, 1985 in NEWARK, NJ
Aircraft: BEECH G18S, registration: N9990R
Injuries: 1 Uninjured.
NTSB investigators may not have traveled in support of this investigation and used data provided by various sources to prepare this aircraft accident report.WHILE TAKING OFF WITH A LEFT X-WIND, THE ACFT BEGAN TO VEER TO THE LEFT. THE PLT CORRECTED BY USING DIFFERENTIAL POWER & RIGHT BRAKE, BUT THE ACFT CONTINUED TO VEER LEFT & WENT OFF THE RWY. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED & THE ACFT WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED.
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
ABORTED TAKEOFF..DELAYED..PILOT IN COMMAND
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
DIRECTIONAL CONTROL..NOT MAINTAINED..PILOT IN COMMAND
Contributing Factors
WEATHER CONDITION..CROSSWIND
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