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October 4, 1989 · Cessna A188B · N21752
Wauchula, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 4, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Wauchula, FL
Aircraft
Cessna A188B
Tail Number
N21752
Operator
Florence of Florida
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA90LA002
WHILE CLIMBING DURING AN AERIAL APPLICATION FLT, THE ENG LOST POWER. THE PLT DID NOT TURN ON THE ELECTIC BOOST PUMP & ELECTED TO LAND IN A FIELD. DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLIDED WITH A STUMP & FAILED. THE PLT STATED THAT AFTER THE ACCIDENT HE DRAINED THE FUEL TANKS & RECOVERED 18 GALLONS, BUT THIS WAS NOT CONFIRMED. THE ENG RAN NORMALLY DURING AN OPNL CHECK.
NTSB Probable Cause
FUEL STARVATION, IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTAINED THE EMERGENCY PROCEDURE. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE LOW FUEL LEVEL, AND IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT.
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WHILE CLIMBING DURING AN AERIAL APPLICATION FLT, THE ENG LOST POWER. THE PLT DID NOT TURN ON THE ELECTIC BOOST PUMP & ELECTED TO LAND IN A FIELD. DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLIDED WITH A STUMP & FAILED. THE PLT STATED THAT AFTER THE ACCIDENT HE DRAINED THE FUEL TANKS & RECOVERED 18 GALLONS, BUT THIS WAS NOT CONFIRMED. THE ENG RAN NORMALLY DURING AN OPNL CHECK.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A188B
Tail NumberN21752
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFlorence of Florida
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 56 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:50
Weather SourceWFAC