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August 16, 1996 · Cessna 188 · N2081J
Walnut Grove, MN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 16, 1996
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Walnut Grove, MN
Aircraft
Cessna 188
Tail Number
N2081J
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI96LA300
The pilot reported that he was spraying a field heading to the south. As he went under a power line, the left wing tip hit a wire. The pilot reported losing control of the aircraft and crashing in a field.
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance from the transmission wire.
Full Narrative
On August 16, 1996, at 1515 central daylight time, a Cessna 188, N2081J, operated by Miller Aerial Spraying, was substantially damaged when the airplane hit a wire and impacted the ground. The commercial pilot received serious injuries. The 14 CFR Part 137 flight had departed Tracy Municipal Airport, Tracy, Minnesota, on a local flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan had been filed. The pilot reported that he was spraying a field heading to the south. He reported that as he went under a power line, the left wing tip hit a wire. The pilot reported losing control of the aircraft and crashing in a field.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:15 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 188
Tail NumberN2081J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520 · Reciprocating · 310
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 61 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 57
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:50
Weather SourceWFAC