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July 1, 1996 · Cessna 188 · N9088R
Pelham, GA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 1, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Pelham, GA
Aircraft
Cessna 188
Tail Number
N9088R
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL96LA099
The pilot stated that as he increased the throttle on the takeoff roll, the airplane veered off the runway to the left, and collided with a cotton picker (vehicle).
NTSB Probable Cause
failure of the pilot to maintain directional control on the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway and colliding with a cotton picker (vehicle).
Full Narrative
On July 1, 1996, at about 1015 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 188, N9088R, registered to a private owner, operating as a 14 CFR Part 137 aerial application flight, experienced an on ground loss of directional control on the takeoff roll from a private airstrip. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The commercial pilot reported no injuries. The flight was originating from Snake Bite Airstrip at the time of the accident. The pilot stated as he increased the throttle on the takeoff roll, the airplane veered off the runway to the left, and collided with a cotton picker.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:15 EDT
Nearest AirportSnake Bite (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 188
Tail NumberN9088R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 36 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 5 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time13:49
Weather SourceWFAC