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June 1, 1982 · Cessna 188B · N21722
Thornton, IA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 1, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Thornton, IA
Aircraft
Cessna 188B
Tail Number
N21722
Operator
Two State Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC82DA092
WHILE SPRAYING A CORN FIELD, THE PILOT CROSSED UNDER A POWERLINE AT THE NORTH END OF THE FIELD. WHILE PASSING BENEATH THE LINES, HIS LEFT WING TIP STRUCK THE BOTTOM WIRE. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE LOST AILERON CONTROL AND LANDED IN A CORN FIELD WITH NO ADDITIONAL DAMAGE. ALSO, HE REPORTED THAT THERE WAS MODERATE TURBULENCE AND HE ESTIMATED THE WIND FROM THE NORTHWEST AT ABOUT 10 KNOTS.
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WHILE SPRAYING A CORN FIELD, THE PILOT CROSSED UNDER A POWERLINE AT THE NORTH END OF THE FIELD. WHILE PASSING BENEATH THE LINES, HIS LEFT WING TIP STRUCK THE BOTTOM WIRE. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE LOST AILERON CONTROL AND LANDED IN A CORN FIELD WITH NO ADDITIONAL DAMAGE. ALSO, HE REPORTED THAT THERE WAS MODERATE TURBULENCE AND HE ESTIMATED THE WIND FROM THE NORTHWEST AT ABOUT 10 KNOTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:55 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 188B
Tail NumberN21722
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTwo State Flying Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind315° @ 10 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point14 C / 0 C
Altimeter0