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July 13, 1991 · Cessna A188B · N6302G
Burley, ID
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 13, 1991
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Burley, ID
Aircraft
Cessna A188B
Tail Number
N6302G
Operator
Richard Kennet
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
SEA91LA167
THE PILOT OF THE CESSNA 188 STATED THAT HE WAS IN CRUISE FLIGHT, EN ROUTE TO AN AERIAL APPLICATION, WHEN THE AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. THE PILOT FELT HE WAS TOO LOW FOR ANY EMERGENCY CORRECTIVE ACTION, SO HE DUMPED HIS CHEMICAL LOAD, AND ATTEMPTED AN EMERGENCY LANDING IN A VACANT LOT NEAR THE CENTER OF TOWN. DURING THE FLARE THE WING OF THE AIRCRAFT HIT A TREE, CAUSING IT TO SEPARATE JUST PRIOR TO GROUND IMPACT.
NTSB Probable Cause
POWERPLANT FAILURE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. FACTORS INCLUDE IN-FLIGHT COLLISION WITH A TREE.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT OF THE CESSNA 188 STATED THAT HE WAS IN CRUISE FLIGHT, EN ROUTE TO AN AERIAL APPLICATION, WHEN THE AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. THE PILOT FELT HE WAS TOO LOW FOR ANY EMERGENCY CORRECTIVE ACTION, SO HE DUMPED HIS CHEMICAL LOAD, AND ATTEMPTED AN EMERGENCY LANDING IN A VACANT LOT NEAR THE CENTER OF TOWN. DURING THE FLARE THE WING OF THE AIRCRAFT HIT A TREE, CAUSING IT TO SEPARATE JUST PRIOR TO GROUND IMPACT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:30 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A188B
Tail NumberN6302G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorRichard Kennet
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 54 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT