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June 13, 1998 · Cessna A188B · N4911R

Mcgehee, AR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 13, 1998
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Mcgehee, AR
Aircraft
Cessna A188B
Tail Number
N4911R
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW98LA266

The agricultural airplane impacted the ground in an uncontrolled descent following a loss of engine power during the initial takeoff climb. After takeoff, the pilot initiated a left turn, and at an altitude of 100 to 200 feet agl, the engine lost power. According to the pilot, the airplane immediately rolled to the left, and he was unable to return it to level flight. He dumped the load of insecticide, and the airplane impacted the ground nose first. The engine separated from the fuselage, and the airplane came to rest nose down. Examination of the engine revealed no evidence of any discrepancies that would have precluded engine operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

Full Narrative

On June 13, 1998, at 0900 central daylight time, a Cessna A188B agricultural airplane, N4911R, impacted the ground in an uncontrolled descent following a loss of engine power during initial takeoff climb near McGehee, Arkansas. The commercial pilot, the sole occupant, sustained minor injuries. The airplane, which was registered to and operated by Vector Disease Control, Inc., of De Witt, Arkansas, was substantially damaged. No flight plan was filed and visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the Title 14 CFR Part 137 local aerial application flight that was originating from the McGehee Municipal Airport at the time of the accident. The pilot reported that after takeoff on runway 18, he initiated a left turn, and at an altitude between 100 to 200 feet agl, "the engine made one loud bang and quit producing power." The pilot further reported that the airplane "immediately rolled to the left," and he was "unable to get the airplane to level flight." He dumped the load of insecticide, and the airplane "impacted the ground nose first a few seconds later." The FAA inspector who responded to the accident site reported that the engine separated from the fuselage, and the airplane came to rest nose down. Both wings sustained leading edge damage, and the right wing was partially separated from the fuselage. The engine was disassembled and examined under the supervision of an FAA inspector on August 3, 1998. According to the FAA inspector, no discrepancies were found that would have precluded engine operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 CDT
Nearest AirportMcgeehe Municipal (1nm S)
Runway18
Runway Length4007 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna A188B
Tail NumberN4911R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 26 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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