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March 26, 1983 · Cessna 188 · N9893V
Stanfield, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 26, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Stanfield, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 188
Tail Number
N9893V
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX83LA163
THE RATED COMMERCIAL PLT WAS ON A SOLO INSTRUCTIONAL FLT WHILE IN TRAINING FOR AERIAL APPLICATION. HE STATED THAT BEFORE THE ACCIDENT, HE HAD VISUALLY CHECKED THE FUEL LOAD & THOUGHT THERE WAS SUFFICIENT FUEL FOR THE FLT. HE TOOK OFF, SPRAYED A LOAD OF WATER, THEN RETURNED TO RELOAD & TOOK OFF AGAIN. WHEN HE PULLED UP FROM THE 4TH SWATH RUN, THE ENG LOST POWER FROM FUEL EXHAUSTION. DURING A FORCED LANDING, THE ACFT STRUCK A 'CONCRETE DITCH.'
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THE RATED COMMERCIAL PLT WAS ON A SOLO INSTRUCTIONAL FLT WHILE IN TRAINING FOR AERIAL APPLICATION. HE STATED THAT BEFORE THE ACCIDENT, HE HAD VISUALLY CHECKED THE FUEL LOAD & THOUGHT THERE WAS SUFFICIENT FUEL FOR THE FLT. HE TOOK OFF, SPRAYED A LOAD OF WATER, THEN RETURNED TO RELOAD & TOOK OFF AGAIN. WHEN HE PULLED UP FROM THE 4TH SWATH RUN, THE ENG LOST POWER FROM FUEL EXHAUSTION. DURING A FORCED LANDING, THE ACFT STRUCK A 'CONCRETE DITCH.'
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:45 MST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 188
Tail NumberN9893V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 31 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind345° @ 5 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO