Cessna 310C accident near Ashdown, Arkansas, June 24, 2010
On June 24, 2010 at about 6:00 pm local time, a Cessna 310C, registered N18RR, was substantially damaged in an accident during takeoff (rejected takeoff) near Ashdown, Arkansas (Garrison airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person had minor injuries. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The pilot’s loss of directional control during the takeoff roll and his lack of experience in the airplane.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- June 24, 2010 · about 6:00 pm local time
- Place
- Ashdown, Arkansas · Garrison · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person had minor injuries.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 310C · all 310Cs on the register
- Registration
- N18RR · no longer on the register · serial 35977
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
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.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Runway excursion during takeoff (rejected takeoff) defining event
- Collision with terrain or object (not controlled flight into terrain) during takeoff (rejected takeoff)
The NTSB's findings
- cause Personnel issues › Experience/knowledge › Experience/qualifications › Total experience w/ equipment › Pilot
- cause Personnel issues › Task performance › Use of equip/info › Aircraft control › Pilot
Pilot
- Certificate: private
- Ratings: single-engine land
- Flight time: 265 hours in all; 0 in this make and model
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (without waivers/limitations)
- Seat: left
- Injury: minor injuries
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 3,372 hours
- Last inspection: annual inspection, May 14, 2010
- Seats: 5
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine 1: Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES (piston); 0 hours total
- Engine 2: Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES (piston); 0 hours total
- Operator: Stoneman Excavating CO INC
The flight
- Departed from: None Ashdown AR at 6:00 pm
- Destination: None Ashdown AR
- Flight plan: not recorded
- Runway 18, 3,000 ft by 100 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: scat at 3,100 ft
- Temperature: 90°F (32°C), dew point 75°F (24°C)
- Altimeter: 30.05 inHg
- Observation at 6:00 pm from TXK, 17 miles away
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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