Pilot Debrief

Cessna A188B near Camanche, IA — 2008-08-20

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Date
2008-08-20
Location
Camanche, IA, USA
Aircraft
Cessna A188B
Registration
N53243
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot took off on an unsuitable airstrip which resulted in the airplane becoming prematurely airborne with inadequate airspeed after it contacted a rise in the terrain.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that during the takeoff run the airplane became airborne when it contacted a "hump" in the grass airstrip. He stated he attempted to keep the airplane airborne, but it settled back onto the airstrip where it contacted a "washed-out" rut that crossed through the middle of the airstrip. This resulted in the right landing gear being sheared off the airplane and the left landing gear collapsing rearward. The internal airframe structure was damaged at the gear attach points. The pilot stated he was aware of the condition of the airstrip prior to the takeoff.

NTSB coding

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