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May 19, 2007 · Cessna A188 · N926LT
Scotland, SD
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 19, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Scotland, SD
Aircraft
Cessna A188
Tail Number
N926LT
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI07CA148
As the aircraft was taking off from runway 18 (2,600 feet by 90 feet, turf), the flight encountered a gust of wind from the north. The gust caused a decrease in airspeed and the airplane descended and impacted terrain in a planted cornfield near the departure end of the runway. No mechanical problems with the airplane were reported prior to the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot not maintaining adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors contributing to the accident were the sudden wind shift and the low altitude at which the stall occurred.
Full Narrative
The agricultural airplane was substantially damaged after it impacted terrain during takeoff. The pilot stated that as he was taking off from runway 18 (2,600 feet by 90 feet, turf), he encountered an extreme gust of wind from the north just after liftoff with the airplane at full power. The gust immediately caused a decrease in airspeed. The airplane descended and impacted terrain in a planted cornfield near the departure end of the runway. No mechanical problems with the airplane were reported prior to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 CDT
Nearest AirportBurke Field Airport (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width90 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A188
Tail NumberN926LT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-D · Reciprocating · 300
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 36 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter29.90 inHg
Observation Time21:55
Weather SourceWFAC