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August 18, 1992 · Cessna A188A · N6664G
Felton, DE
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 18, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Felton, DE
Aircraft
Cessna A188A
Tail Number
N6664G
Operator
John H Brown
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
NYC92LA167
THE CESSNA A188A AG WAGON WAS DEPARTING A 3000 FOOT SOFT AND WET SOD STRIP WITH 900 POUNDS OF SEED FOR A SPRAY MISSION. THE AIRPLANE WAS SLOW TO ACCELERATE. THE PILOT FELT HE WAS COMMITTED TO THE TAKEOFF DURING THE DEPARTURE ROLL DUE TO INSUFFICIENT RUNWAY REMAINING. THE AIRPLANE IMPACTED THE TREES ON THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY 50 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND. THE LEFT WING REMAINED IN THE TREES, THE FUSELAGE WITH THE RIGHT WING FELL TO THE GROUND.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF AT A TIMELY POINT WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADEQUATE CLIMB RATE AN A COLLISION WITH TREES.
Full Narrative
THE CESSNA A188A AG WAGON WAS DEPARTING A 3000 FOOT SOFT AND WET SOD STRIP WITH 900 POUNDS OF SEED FOR A SPRAY MISSION. THE AIRPLANE WAS SLOW TO ACCELERATE. THE PILOT FELT HE WAS COMMITTED TO THE TAKEOFF DURING THE DEPARTURE ROLL DUE TO INSUFFICIENT RUNWAY REMAINING. THE AIRPLANE IMPACTED THE TREES ON THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY 50 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND. THE LEFT WING REMAINED IN THE TREES, THE FUSELAGE WITH THE RIGHT WING FELL TO THE GROUND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 EDT
Nearest AirportDave Hrupsa (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width70 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A188A
Tail NumberN6664G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorJohn H Brown
Operating RulePart 91
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 52 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO