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March 26, 1984 · Cessna A188B · N4841Q
Mcgehee, AR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 26, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mcgehee, AR
Aircraft
Cessna A188B
Tail Number
N4841Q
Operator
Thompson Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MKC84LA112
THE PLT STATED THAT HE MADE A WHEEL LANDING IN AN AG STRIP. AS THE FORWARD SPEED DECRESAED, THE TAIL WAS LOWERED TO THE GROUND. THE ACFT WAS NEARLY STOPPED WHEN THE TAIL STARTED UP & THE ACFT NOSED OVER. THE PLT STATED THAT BEFORE THE ACCIDENT, THE WINDS WERE FROM THE SOUTH AT 15 KTS, THEN FOR 30 TO 40 MIN AFTER THE ACCIDENT, THE WINDS WERE VERY STRONG & VARIABLE.
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THE PLT STATED THAT HE MADE A WHEEL LANDING IN AN AG STRIP. AS THE FORWARD SPEED DECRESAED, THE TAIL WAS LOWERED TO THE GROUND. THE ACFT WAS NEARLY STOPPED WHEN THE TAIL STARTED UP & THE ACFT NOSED OVER. THE PLT STATED THAT BEFORE THE ACCIDENT, THE WINDS WERE FROM THE SOUTH AT 15 KTS, THEN FOR 30 TO 40 MIN AFTER THE ACCIDENT, THE WINDS WERE VERY STRONG & VARIABLE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:38 CST
Nearest AirportAGSTRIP (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length2500 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A188B
Tail NumberN4841Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorThompson Flying Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO 520 SERIES · Reciprocating · 300
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 10 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT