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June 18, 1984 · Cessna C-188 · N8233G
Elkton, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 18, 1984
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Elkton, FL
Aircraft
Cessna C-188
Tail Number
N8233G
Operator
Leo V Walden
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MIA84FA188
THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED THE FARM GRASS STRIP FOR A SPRAY MISSION ESTIMATED TO TAKE ABOUT 20 MINUTES. WHEN THE AIRCRAFT FAILED TO RETURN THE PILOTS BUSINESS PARTNER STARTED LOOKING FOR THE AIRCRAFT AND PILOT. THE AIRCRAFT WAS FOUND ABOUT ONE AND ONE HALF MILE FROM THE DEPARTURE AIRPORT. THERE WERE NO KNOWN WITNESSES AND THE PILOT WAS SEVERLY BURNED AND COULD NOT SPEAK. HOWEVER WHEN ASKED IF HE HAD ENGINE, PROPELLER OR FLIGHT CONTROL PROBLEMS, HE SHOOK HIS HEAD NEGATIVE.
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THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED THE FARM GRASS STRIP FOR A SPRAY MISSION ESTIMATED TO TAKE ABOUT 20 MINUTES. WHEN THE AIRCRAFT FAILED TO RETURN THE PILOTS BUSINESS PARTNER STARTED LOOKING FOR THE AIRCRAFT AND PILOT. THE AIRCRAFT WAS FOUND ABOUT ONE AND ONE HALF MILE FROM THE DEPARTURE AIRPORT. THERE WERE NO KNOWN WITNESSES AND THE PILOT WAS SEVERLY BURNED AND COULD NOT SPEAK. HOWEVER WHEN ASKED IF HE HAD ENGINE, PROPELLER OR FLIGHT CONTROL PROBLEMS, HE SHOOK HIS HEAD NEGATIVE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionGrd
Aircraft
AircraftCessna C-188
Tail NumberN8233G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorLeo V Walden
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 10 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:50
Weather SourceWFAC