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September 24, 1992 · Cessna A188B · N4804Q
Holly Grove, AR
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 24, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Holly Grove, AR
Aircraft
Cessna A188B
Tail Number
N4804Q
Operator
Parks Larry T
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW92DPG17
ON THE FIRST AERIAL APPLICATION FLIGHT OVER THE FIELD, THE PILOT FLEW THE AIRPLANE UNDER A POWERLINE. THE VERTICAL STABILIZER STRUCK THE WIRE, HOWEVER, THE PILOT LANDED AT AN AIRSTRIP WITHOUT FURTHER DAMAGE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN OBJECT CLEARANCE.
Full Narrative
ON THE FIRST AERIAL APPLICATION FLIGHT OVER THE FIELD, THE PILOT FLEW THE AIRPLANE UNDER A POWERLINE. THE VERTICAL STABILIZER STRUCK THE WIRE, HOWEVER, THE PILOT LANDED AT AN AIRSTRIP WITHOUT FURTHER DAMAGE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A188B
Tail NumberN4804Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorParks Larry T
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-A · Reciprocating · 300
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 36 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 52
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO