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August 10, 1984 · Cessna 188 · N9841V
Bloom, KS
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 10, 1984
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Bloom, KS
Aircraft
Cessna 188
Tail Number
N9841V
Operator
Erhart Aerial Sprying
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MKC84FA245
THE ACFT STRUCK TWO GUY WIRES DURING A SPRAYING OPERATION WHEN THE PLT FAILED TO CLEAR THE WIRES. OPERATORS HEARD THE IMPACT WHICH OCCURRED ABOUT 160 AGL & TOPPLED THE 310 FT TOWER. THE ACFT WINGS WERE SEPARATED FROM THE FUSELAGE WHICH CONTINUED TO THE WEST OF THE TOWER WHERE IT NOSED INTO THE GROUND. THE ENGINE SEPARATED AND THE FUEL TANK BEHIND THE ENGINE WAS FLATTENED. ACCORDING TO HIS STATEMENT, THE PLT DOES NOT REMEMBER ANY OF THE EVENTS LEADING TO THE ACCIDENT.
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THE ACFT STRUCK TWO GUY WIRES DURING A SPRAYING OPERATION WHEN THE PLT FAILED TO CLEAR THE WIRES. OPERATORS HEARD THE IMPACT WHICH OCCURRED ABOUT 160 AGL & TOPPLED THE 310 FT TOWER. THE ACFT WINGS WERE SEPARATED FROM THE FUSELAGE WHICH CONTINUED TO THE WEST OF THE TOWER WHERE IT NOSED INTO THE GROUND. THE ENGINE SEPARATED AND THE FUEL TANK BEHIND THE ENGINE WAS FLATTENED. ACCORDING TO HIS STATEMENT, THE PLT DOES NOT REMEMBER ANY OF THE EVENTS LEADING TO THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:43 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 188
Tail NumberN9841V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorErhart Aerial Sprying
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470 · Reciprocating · 230
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 34 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 15 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:50
Weather SourceWFAC