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August 25, 1989 · Cessna A188B · N53327
Edwards, MS
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 25, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Edwards, MS
Aircraft
Cessna A188B
Tail Number
N53327
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA89LA232
WHILE MANEUVERING DURING AN AERIAL APPLICATION FLT, THE ENG LOST POWER DUE TO LACK OF FUEL. AN EMERGENCY LANDING WAS MADE, BUT BEFORE STOPPING, THE ACFT TRAVELED INTO A DEPRESSION, WHICH RESULTED IN SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE.
NTSB Probable Cause
INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION, DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL. ROUGH TERRAIN IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA WAS A RELATED FACTOR.
Full Narrative
WHILE MANEUVERING DURING AN AERIAL APPLICATION FLT, THE ENG LOST POWER DUE TO LACK OF FUEL. AN EMERGENCY LANDING WAS MADE, BUT BEFORE STOPPING, THE ACFT TRAVELED INTO A DEPRESSION, WHICH RESULTED IN SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A188B
Tail NumberN53327
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
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 26 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 4 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time13:50
Weather SourceWFAC