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July 12, 2009 · Cessna A188B · N4990Q
Elwood, NE
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 12, 2009
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Elwood, NE
Aircraft
Cessna A188B
Tail Number
N4990Q
Operator
Bornemeier Joel E
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA429
The pilot attempted to takeoff from a private grass strip and struck standing corn at the departure end the runway causing the airplane to flip over and land inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The pilot received only minor injuries. The airplane was loaded with 120 gallons of fungicide and between 1/2 to 3/4 fuel and no mechanical abnormalities were noted prior to the accident. Weight and balance calculations indicated that the airplane was within maximum gross weight and center of gravity limits for the conditions at takeoff. The pilot stated that he had a slight headwind but after a normal liftoff from the runway, he felt like he encountered either a wind shift or downdraft.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Altitude-Attain/maintain not possible - C
Full Narrative
The pilot attempted to takeoff from a private grass strip and struck standing corn at the departure end the runway causing the airplane to flip over and land inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The pilot received only minor injuries. The airplane was loaded with 120 gallons of fungicide and between 1/2 to 3/4 fuel and no mechanical abnormalities were noted prior to the accident. Weight and balance calculations indicated that the airplane was within maximum gross weight and center of gravity limits for the conditions at takeoff. The pilot stated that he had a slight headwind but after a normal liftoff from the runway, he felt like he encountered either a wind shift or downdraft.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:30 CDT
Nearest AirportBornemeier Airstrip (0nm)
Runway12
Runway Length1800 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A188B
Tail NumberN4990Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBornemeier Joel E
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO 520 SERIES · Reciprocating · 300
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · Second Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time01:30
Weather SourceWFAC