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July 21, 1986 · Cessna 188 · N4483Q
Jonesboro, AR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 21, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Jonesboro, AR
Aircraft
Cessna 188
Tail Number
N4483Q
Operator
Scott Hagednmacher
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC86LA152
THE ACFT WAS ENGAGED IN SPRAYING A RICE FIELD WHEN, ACCORDING TO THE PLT, A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER OCCURRED. THE ACFT WAS SUBSEQUENTLY DAMAGED DURING A FORCED LANDING IN AN OPEN FIELD. DUE TO THE LACK OF FUEL WHICH HE OBSERVED AFTER THE ACCIDENT, THE ACFT OWNER STATED HE BELIEVED THE PLT RAN OUT OF FUEL. A POST ACCIDENT ENGINE RUN WAS SUCCESSFUL AND NO MECHANICAL DESCREPANCIES WERE FOUND.
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THE ACFT WAS ENGAGED IN SPRAYING A RICE FIELD WHEN, ACCORDING TO THE PLT, A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER OCCURRED. THE ACFT WAS SUBSEQUENTLY DAMAGED DURING A FORCED LANDING IN AN OPEN FIELD. DUE TO THE LACK OF FUEL WHICH HE OBSERVED AFTER THE ACCIDENT, THE ACFT OWNER STATED HE BELIEVED THE PLT RAN OUT OF FUEL. A POST ACCIDENT ENGINE RUN WAS SUCCESSFUL AND NO MECHANICAL DESCREPANCIES WERE FOUND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 188
Tail NumberN4483Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorScott Hagednmacher
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 39 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 7 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingOvercast 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time13:52
Weather SourceWFAC