Pilot Debrief

Cessna T188C near Marion, IA — 2008-07-28

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Date
2008-07-28
Location
Marion, IA, USA
Aircraft
Cessna T188C
Registration
N3419J
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot not maintaining airspeed while performing an aerial application maneuver and the inadvertent stall he encountered. Contributing to the accident was the gust of wind during the maneuver.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during an aerial application maneuver he encountered a strong gust of wind and the airplane subsequently stalled. The pilot stated that he was unable to regain airspeed and lift. The airplane impacted a fence row ditch. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane during the accident flight.

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