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July 25, 1987 · Cessna T188C · N2092J
Oak Grove, LA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 25, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Oak Grove, LA
Aircraft
Cessna T188C
Tail Number
N2092J
Operator
Steven D Rye
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW87DRD10
THE PILOT WAS ATTEMPTING TO TAKE OFF WITH AN OVER GROSS WEIGHT CONDITION. THE WHEELS LEFT THE SURFACE ONLY AFTER THE GROUND FELL AWAY INTO A BAYOU. THE AIRCRAFT THEN REMAINED AIRBORNE UNTIL IT COLLIDED WITH BAYOU'S OPPOSITE BANK BUT DID NOT CLIMB DURING THIS TIME. FIRE ERUPTED AFTER GROUND IMPACT AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS CONSUMED BY GROUND FIRE.
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THE PILOT WAS ATTEMPTING TO TAKE OFF WITH AN OVER GROSS WEIGHT CONDITION. THE WHEELS LEFT THE SURFACE ONLY AFTER THE GROUND FELL AWAY INTO A BAYOU. THE AIRCRAFT THEN REMAINED AIRBORNE UNTIL IT COLLIDED WITH BAYOU'S OPPOSITE BANK BUT DID NOT CLIMB DURING THIS TIME. FIRE ERUPTED AFTER GROUND IMPACT AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS CONSUMED BY GROUND FIRE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:15 CDT
Nearest AirportBayou Meadow Airstrip (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length2700 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionGrd
Aircraft
AircraftCessna T188C
Tail NumberN2092J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorSteven D Rye
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520 T · Reciprocating · 310
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 28 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120°
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time13:55
Weather SourceWFAC