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July 18, 1991 · Cessna 188B · N731YZ
Palouse, WA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 18, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Palouse, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 188B
Tail Number
N731YZ
Operator
Dale E Schoepflin
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA91LA179
DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL, THE PILOT OF THE CESSNA 188B, HOOKED THE SPRAY BOOM ON SOME TALL WHEAT WHICH WAS GROWING ALONG THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT VEERED OFF THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AND CAME TO A RAPID STOP.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER RUNWAY ALIGNMENT.
Full Narrative
DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL, THE PILOT OF THE CESSNA 188B, HOOKED THE SPRAY BOOM ON SOME TALL WHEAT WHICH WAS GROWING ALONG THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT VEERED OFF THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AND CAME TO A RAPID STOP.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 PDT
Nearest AirportUnk/Na (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 188B
Tail NumberN731YZ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDale E Schoepflin
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-D1B · Reciprocating · 300
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO