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August 20, 2003 · Cessna 188A · N8150V

Freeman, SD

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 20, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Freeman, SD
Aircraft
Cessna 188A
Tail Number
N8150V
Operator
General Air Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI03LA271

The part 137 aerial application airplane sustained substantial damage while landing on a private grass airstrip. The pilot reported he was landing to the south with the wind from the southeast. He stated the landing strip was "sheltered" from the left crosswind by corn crop on both sides of the strip. The pilot stated he overcorrected for the crosswind and bounced the landing. The airplane drifted left and the left wing impacted the corn. The pilot reported that the resulting drag on the left wing caused a "ground looping effect."

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and clearance during landing roll. Additional factors included the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, the crosswind and the corn crop.

Full Narrative

On August 19, 2003, at 1930 central daylight time, a Cessna 188A, N8150V, operated by General Air Service, sustained substantial damage while landing on a private grass airstrip near Freeman, South Dakota. The pilot was not injured. The 14 CFR Part 137 aerial application flight had departed Menno, South Dakota, and was landing to take on more fuel and chemicals. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. No flight plan was filed. The pilot reported he was landing to the south with the wind from the southeast. He reported that tall corn on both sides of the landing strip "sheltered the landing zone from [the] left crosswind effect." He reported, "I bounced the landing. I was over corrected for [the] crosswind." The airplane drifted left and the left wing impacted the corn. The pilot reported that the resulting drag on the left wing "caused [a] ground looping effect."

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:30 CDT
Nearest AirportPrivate Airstrip (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 188A
Tail NumberN8150V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGeneral Air Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-D22 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 55 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.88 inHg
Observation Time23:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data