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August 18, 1994 · Cessna A188B · N9928J

Coolidge, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 18, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Coolidge, GA
Aircraft
Cessna A188B
Tail Number
N9928J
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL94LA157

DURING TAKEOFF, ABOUT 2000 FEET DOWN THE 2600 FOOT WET, SOD RUNWAY, WATER WAS INGESTED INTO THE ENGINE. THE ENGINE QUIT. THE AIRPLANE SUBSEQUENTLY COLLIDED WITH TREES OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation. A factor was the wet runway.

Full Narrative

On August 18, 1994, about 1930 eastern daylight time, a Cessna A188B, N9928J, collided with trees during a forced landing at Coolidge, Georgia. The airplane was operated by Harrell's Aviation under 14 CFR Part 137, and visual flight rules. A flight plan was not filed for the local, aerial application flight. There were no injuries to the commercial pilot, and the airplane was substantially damaged. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. According to the pilot, the engine quit during the takeoff roll, because of water from the wet runway that was ingested into the engine. The airplane was about 2600 feet down the 2900 foot long runway. Lift off was continued and the airplane collided with trees at the departure end of the runway.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:30 EDT
Nearest AirportCOOLIDGE (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna A188B
Tail NumberN9928J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 5 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 7000 ft
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:50
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data