CESSNA A188B near Clyde, OH — 2010-07-19
Final reportCEN10LA418
- Date
- 2010-07-19
- Location
- Clyde, OH, USA
- Aircraft
- CESSNA A188B
- Registration
- N5855G
- Category
- Airplane
- Highest injury
- Serious
- Fatalities
- 0
- Phase of flight
- Maneuvering
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a grain auger during aerial application maneuvers.
NTSB narrative
The pilot was on his fourth spray pass of the aerial application flight when the airplane impacted a grain auger and terrain. The grain auger, approximately 30 feet in height, was located adjacent to the field next to a round farm building and was displaced approximately 160 feet during the accident. The pilot reported no recollection of the accident. Examination of the airplane and engine revealed no mechanical anomalies prior to the accident.
Analysis
- Primary failure mode
- Engine power loss
- First missed decision gate
- Pilot could have avoided the grain auger during the spray pass.
NTSB coding
Evidence available
- Photos
- 8 docket documents
Docket documents8
- Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1form
- Statement of Party Representatives to NTSB Investigation (Cessna)interview
- Statement of Party Representatives to NTSB Investigation (TCM)interview
- Excerpts of Engine Maintenance Logbookother
- Photo 1 View of Main Wreckage (provided by FAA)photos
- Photo 2 View of Grain Auger and Main Wreckage (provided by FAA)photos
- Photo 3 View of Propeller (provided by FAA)photos
- Photo 4 View of Crankshaft Flange fracture (provided by Cessna)photos
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