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September 10, 2002 · Cessna T188C · N9432J

Olivia, MN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 10, 2002
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Olivia, MN
Aircraft
Cessna T188C
Tail Number
N9432J
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI02LA276

The agricultural airplane was substantially damaged during an off airport landing immediately after takeoff when the engine reportedly experienced a partial loss of power by about 200 rpm. The airplane came to rest in a cornfield about 1/2 mile from the runway. Inspection of the engine revealed that the number 1 and 3 spark plugs contained lead deposits and would not fire when under a pressure of 120 psi. The spark plugs were able to fire once they were cleaned.

NTSB Probable Cause

The fouled spark plugs and the terrain condition encountered during the aborted takeoff.

Full Narrative

On September 10, 2002, at 0845 central daylight time, a Cessna T188C, N9432J, operated by Willmar Aerial Spraying Service Inc., was substantially damaged during an aborted takeoff from runway 29 (3,498 feet by 75 feet, asphalt) at Olivia Regional Airport, Olivia, Minnesota. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The 14 CFR Part 137 agricultural flight was not operating on a flight plan. The commercial pilot was uninjured. The local flight was originating at the time of the accident. The pilot stated that immediately after takeoff, the engine started to lose power. The engine lost 200 rpm and the pilot elected to perform an aborted takeoff. The airplane came to rest on a corn field about 1/2 mile from the departure end of runway 29. Examination of the engine by a Federal Aviation Administration revealed that the number 1 and number 3 lower spark plugs were oil filled and contained lead deposits. The oil was removed and the plugs were operationally checked under pressure. Under standard pressure, the plugs fired intermittently, and under pressure (120 psi) the plug did not fire. The plugs were then cleaned, tested, and subsequently fired under pressure.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:45 CDT
Nearest AirportOlivia Regional (0nm WNW)
Runway29
Runway Length3498 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna T188C
Tail NumberN9432J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-T · Reciprocating · 310
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 37 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 8 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 55
Altimeter30.15 inHg
Observation Time13:40
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data