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July 8, 1993 · Cessna A188B · N4739R

Temple, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 8, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Temple, TX
Aircraft
Cessna A188B
Tail Number
N4739R
Operator
Cen Tex Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW93LA212

THE OPERATOR AND PILOT REPORTED A TEMPERATURE OF 95 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT WITH THE WINDS FROM THE SOUTHWEST AT 20 KNOTS GUSTING TO 30 KNOTS. THEY FURTHER REPORTED THAT DURING THE LOW TURN AROUND IN THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE CONDITIONS OF APPROXIMATELY 3,200 FEET, THE AIRPLANE DID NOT SUSTAIN FLIGHT. THE LEFT WING OF THE AIRPLANE HIT A TREE AND THE AIRPLANE DESCENDED TO THE CORN FIELD. THE OPERATOR REPORTED THAT THE TURN-AROUND WAS NOT PERFORMED AT SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO ALLOW ADEQUATE CLEARANCE.

NTSB Probable Cause

PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER OBJECT/TERRAIN CLEARANCE. FACTORS WERE TAILWINDS AND HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE.

Full Narrative

On July 8, 1993, at 1830 central daylight time, a Cessna A188B, N4739R, was substantially damage near Temple, Texas, during aerial application maneuvering. The commercial pilot did not sustain injury. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed throughout the area for the aerial application flight. During telephone interviews, conducted by the investigator in charge, the operator and the pilot stated that the airplane was loaded with 48 gallons of fuel and 80 gallons of chemical. They further stated that the temperature for the day was at least 95 degrees Fahrenheit and during a low turn-around in high humidity and high density altitude conditions the airplane did not maintain altitude. They reported the winds were from the southwest at 20 knots gusting to 30 knots and the turn-around was attempted with a quartering tailwind. The pilot stated that the left wing hit a tree and the airplane descended into the corn field. The operator reported (enclosed statement) that the turn- around maneuver was not made high enough. Numerous attempts were made by the investigator in charge to obtain the Pilot/Operator Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2). This report has not been received.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna A188B
Tail NumberN4739R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCen Tex Flying Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 19 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind225° @ 20 kt, gusting 30 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data