Pilot Debrief

CESSNA A188B near Devils Lake, ND — 2011-07-22

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Date
2011-07-22
Location
Devils Lake, ND, USA
Aircraft
CESSNA A188B
Registration
N731AU
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall during the aerial application.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was performing an aerial application of a field when he executed a turn to line up for the next spray pass. During the turn, the airspeed slowed, and the airplane stalled. The airplane impacted the field and sustained substantial damage to both wings. The pilot stated that he should have discontinued the turn rather than attempt to align the airplane for the next spray pass.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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