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August 31, 1982 · Cessna T188C · N4927J
Mechanicsville, IA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 31, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mechanicsville, IA
Aircraft
Cessna T188C
Tail Number
N4927J
Operator
Bob S Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MKC82DA162
THE PILOT BEGAN HIS TAKEOFF FROM A 2200 FT STRIP WITH A LOAD OF ABOUT 40 GALLONS OF FUEL AND 1500 TO 1600 LBS OF SEED. HE REPORTED THAT THE WIND WAS FROM THE SOUTHEAST AT 2 MPH, THE TEMPERATURE WAS 74 DEG, AND THE ELEVATION WAS 800 FT. THE AIRCRAFT BECAME AIRBORNE AFTER ROLLING ABOUT 1950 FT AND AFTER CROSSING A SLIGHT KNOLL. THE PILOT SAID THE AIRCRAFT FLEW ABOUT 500 TO 600 FT AND THEN BEGAN TO SETTLE. THE LEFT AND RIGHT BOOMS BEGAN TO CONTACT THE BEAN VINESAND WHEN THE PILOT REALIZED HE COULD NOT CONTINUE THE TAKEOFF, HE SHUT OFF THE MASTER SWITCH AND ABORTED.
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THE PILOT BEGAN HIS TAKEOFF FROM A 2200 FT STRIP WITH A LOAD OF ABOUT 40 GALLONS OF FUEL AND 1500 TO 1600 LBS OF SEED. HE REPORTED THAT THE WIND WAS FROM THE SOUTHEAST AT 2 MPH, THE TEMPERATURE WAS 74 DEG, AND THE ELEVATION WAS 800 FT. THE AIRCRAFT BECAME AIRBORNE AFTER ROLLING ABOUT 1950 FT AND AFTER CROSSING A SLIGHT KNOLL. THE PILOT SAID THE AIRCRAFT FLEW ABOUT 500 TO 600 FT AND THEN BEGAN TO SETTLE. THE LEFT AND RIGHT BOOMS BEGAN TO CONTACT THE BEAN VINESAND WHEN THE PILOT REALIZED HE COULD NOT CONTINUE THE TAKEOFF, HE SHUT OFF THE MASTER SWITCH AND ABORTED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 CDT
Nearest AirportJohn Moffit Farmstrip (0nm N)
Runway13
Runway Length2200 ft
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna T188C
Tail NumberN4927J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorBob S Flying Service
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 45 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 2 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point16 C / 0 C
Altimeter0