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June 20, 2009 · Cessna A188B · N731GE

Ogden, UT

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 20, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Ogden, UT
Aircraft
Cessna A188B
Tail Number
N731GE
Operator
Thomas Helicopters
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR09CA303

Immediately after liftoff, the pilot of the loaded aerial application airplane remained in ground effect to verify his instruments. After confirming that the engine rpms and manifold pressure were within limits, he tried to initiate his after-takeoff climb. At that point he noticed that he had no climb performance, and elected to make a forced landing straight ahead, off the end of the runway, before reaching the end of the airport property. During the forced landing, the airplane’s right wing struck the ground, resulting in substantial damage to its structure. Examination of the engine by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the number one cylinder air induction tube had become disconnected from the induction air manifold. The clamp on the tube was still in place, and there had been no recent maintenance associated with the induction system. The reason for the separation of the tube could not be determined.

NTSB Probable Cause

A partial loss of engine power due to the number one cylinder air induction tube becoming disconnected for undetermined reasons.

Full Narrative

Immediately after takeoff, but before beginning his initial climb, the pilot of the loaded aerial application airplane remained in ground effect to verify his instruments. After confirming that the RPM and manifold pressure were within limits, he tried to initiate his after takeoff climb. At that point he noticed that he had no climb performance, and elected to make a forced landing straight ahead off the end of the runway before reaching the end of the airport property. During the forced landing, the airplane’s right wing struck the ground, resulting in substantial damage to its structure. Examination of the engine by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the number one cylinder air induction tube had become disconnected from the induction air manifold. The clamp on the tube was still in place, and there had been no recent maintenance associated with the induction system. The reason for the separation of the tube could not be determined.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:08 MDT
Nearest AirportOgden-Hinckley (0nm)
Runway21
Runway Length8103 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna A188B
Tail NumberN731GE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorThomas Helicopters
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO 520 SERIES · Reciprocating · 285
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 27 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind140° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C
Altimeter29.78 inHg
Observation Time01:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data