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May 25, 2004 · Cessna T188C · N2030J

Lamar, CO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 25, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lamar, CO
Aircraft
Cessna T188C
Tail Number
N2030J
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN04CA080

The pilot reported he had made several passes on a field when he noticed his airspeed was low (80 miles per hour) with a normal power setting of 32 inches manifold pressure and 2,500 rpm. The pilot said he leveled the airplane's wings and lowered the nose. He said when the airspeed did not increase he went to full power. The pilot said his airspeed continued to decay. The airplane was also descending. The pilot said he unsuccessfully attempted to dump his 125 gallons of chemical. The airplane mushed into the field. An examination of the airplane showed the propeller broken off in torsion. The airplane's left wing was bent back, and the airplane's left main landing gear was broken aft. An examination of the airplane's systems showed no anomalies.

NTSB Probable Cause

A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude.

Full Narrative

On May 25, 2004, at 1830 mountain daylight time, a Cessna T188C, N2030J, impacted terrain 6 miles north-northeast of Lamar, Colorado. The commercial pilot on board was not injured. The aerial application flight was being conducted under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 137 without a flight plan. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The flight originated from a private airstrip located 17 miles northeast of Lamar, at 1815. The pilot reported he had made several passes on a field when he noticed his airspeed was low (80 miles per hour) with a normal power setting of 32 inches manifold pressure and 2,500 rpm. The pilot said he leveled the airplane's wings and lowered the nose. He said when the airspeed did not increase he went to full power. The pilot said his airspeed continued to decay. The airplane was also descending. The pilot said he unsuccessfully attempted to dump his 125 gallons of chemical. The airplane mushed into the field. An examination of the airplane showed the propeller broken off in torsion. The airplane's left wing was bent back, and the airplane's left main landing gear was broken aft. Flight control continuity was confirmed. An examination of the airplane's systems showed no anomalies.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna T188C
Tail NumberN2030J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520T · Reciprocating
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 65 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 7000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 43 C
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time10:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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