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August 30, 1993 · Cessna T188C · N2867J
Rockport, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 30, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Rockport, TX
Aircraft
Cessna T188C
Tail Number
N2867J
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW93LA249
THE AIRPLANE LIFTED OFF ABOUT HALFWAY DOWN THE DIRT STRIP AND THEN 'SETTLED BACK DOWN.' THE LEFT MAIN GEAR AND SPRAY BOOMS CONTACTED COTTON CROPS AT THE END OF THE STRIP, RESULTING IN THE COLLISION WITH TERRAIN. NO ENGINE MALFUNCTIONS WERE REPORTED.
NTSB Probable Cause
INADVERTENT STALL/MUSH EXPERIENCED BY THE PILOT.
Full Narrative
On August 30, 1993, at 0815 central daylight time, a Cessna T188C, N2867J, sustained substantial damage near Rockport, Texas, during takeoff. The commercial pilot did not receive injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local aerial application flight. The pilot stated on the Pilot/Operator report that the airplane lifted off about halfway down the 3,000 feet dirt strip and then "settled back down." The left main gear and the spray booms separated from the airplane as they contacted cotton at the end of the strip and the airplane spun around 180 degrees. The pilot further stated that all instruments were in the green arc for the takeoff.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:15 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway23
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna T188C
Tail NumberN2867J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-T1 · Reciprocating · 310
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 62 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO