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June 25, 1993 · Cessna A188B · N9772G

Edgard, LA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 25, 1993
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Edgard, LA
Aircraft
Cessna A188B
Tail Number
N9772G
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW93LA196

THE PILOT ATTEMPTED A TAKEOFF FROM A GRASS STRIP WITH 200 GALLONS OF CHEMICAL ONBOARD AND WITH 3/4'S OF A TANK OF FUEL. THE PILOT REPORTED HE COULD NOT SUSTAIN HIS INITIAL CLIMB AND THE AIRPLANE STRUCK SUGAR CANE CROPS COMING TO REST IN THE CANE FIELD. TEMPERATURE AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT WAS 84 DEGREES. THE PILOT FURTHER REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE AIRPLANE AND THAT THE AIRPLANE WOULD NOT CLIMB DUE TO HIGH GROSS WEIGHT AND WARM TEMPERATURES.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S ATTEMPT TO TAKEOFF UNDER CONDITIONS THAT EXCEEDED THE PERFORMANCE CAPABILITY OF THE AIRCRAFT. A FACTOR WAS THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE.

Full Narrative

On June 25, 1993, at approximately 0830 central daylight time, a Cessna A188B, N9772G, was substantially damaged on impact with terrain during a takeoff near Edgard, Louisiana. The commercial pilot sustained minor injuries. Weather for the flight was visual meteorological conditions. The airplane was owned and operated by Gulf Air Enterprises Inc. of Raceland, Louisiana. During an interview, conducted by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, the pilot reported that he was in his initial climb following takeoff from an 1800 foot grass strip with 200 gallons of chemical and three quarters of a tank of fuel when the airplane struck sugar cane crops and could not maintain flight. The pilot stated that the airplane would not climb due to his gross weight and high temperature. He further reported that there was nothing mechanically wrong with the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna A188B
Tail NumberN9772G
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 39 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time13:50
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data