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June 8, 2007 · Cessna A188B · N9493G
Sargent, NE
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 8, 2007
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Sargent, NE
Aircraft
Cessna A188B
Tail Number
N9493G
Operator
Air
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI07CA166
The agricultural airplane was destroyed during a post-impact ground fire following an in-flight collision with terrain. The pilot reported that the airplane impacted a hillside while he was circling around a pasture that was to be sprayed. The pilot was reportedly trying to locate a map in the cockpit when the airplane struck the hillside. The airplane was flying into the setting sun when the ground impact occurred.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout and clearance from the hillside. Factors contributing to the accident include the pilot's diverted attention, the hillside, and the glare from the setting sun.
Full Narrative
The agricultural airplane was destroyed during a post-impact ground fire following an in-flight collision with terrain. The pilot reported that the airplane impacted a hillside while he was circling around a pasture that was to be sprayed. The pilot was reportedly trying to locate a map in the cockpit when the airplane struck the hillside. The airplane was flying into the setting sun when the ground impact occurred.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A188B
Tail NumberN9493G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorAir
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 72 · Second Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 41 C
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time00:53
Weather SourceWFAC