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May 14, 2005 · Cessna T188C · N666DB

Fowler, CO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 14, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Fowler, CO
Aircraft
Cessna T188C
Tail Number
N666DB
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN05LA075

The pilot said he saw something move inside the cockpit after he had completed a spray run. He glanced down but didn't see anything. He returned his scan to the surroundings and noticed transmission lines level with the aircraft. He pitched the nose up to avoid a collision but encountered a downdraft and was forced into the lines, severing three of them and knocking down a utility pole. The pilot was able to fly the airplane back to the airport and land without incident.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout and clearance, resulting in an in-flight collision with transmission lines.

Full Narrative

On May 14, 2005, approximately 1000 mountain daylight time, a Cessna T188C , N666DB, piloted by a commercial pilot, was substantially damaged when it struck wires while maneuvering near Fowler, CO, Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The local aerial application flight was being conducted without a flight plan under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 137. The pilot was not injured. The flight originated Fowler, CO, approximately 0930. The pilot said that the accident flight was the second flight of the day. After completion of a spray run he "saw something move inside the cockpit." He glanced down, and when he returned his scan to the surroundings, he noticed transmission lines level with his aircraft. He pitched the airplane's nose up to gain altitude, and encountered a downdraft. The aircraft struck and severed three transmission wires. A utility pole was also knocked down. The aircraft was able to remain airborne and could see damage to his left wing from the cockpit. The pilot flew the airplane back to the airport and performed a wheel landing, touching down at 105 mph. He allowed the airplane to roll out the length of the runway to dissipate speed. The pilot said the outboard portion of the left wing was sheared from the leading edge to the outboard spar, and the vertical stabilizer was sheared from the leading edge to the main spar. The pilot reported wind, 130 degrees at two knots; no turbulence.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 MDT
Nearest AirportFowler Airfield (3nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna T188C
Tail NumberN666DB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520R(9B) · Reciprocating · 310
Seats1

People & Injuries

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

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 39 C
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data