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March 28, 2015 · Cessna T188C · N2093J
Burdett, KS
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 28, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Burdett, KS
Aircraft
Cessna T188C (1978)
Tail Number
N2093J
Operator
Rucker Darlene M
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN15CA184
According to the accident pilot, the agricultural airplane was loaded with 120 gallons of product and the fuel tanks were half full. During the takeoff roll about one-third down the runway, he airplane encountered a gust of wind. The airplane veered left and exited the runway into tall grass. The pilot attempted to maneuver the airplane back to the runway to continue the takeoff. The airplane collided with a barbed wire fence and rotated 180 degrees. The responding Federal Aviation Administration inspector reported the airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings, fuselage and empennage. The pilot reported that the airplane had no mechanical malfunctions or failures and the engine was producing power.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Crosswind correction-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
According to the accident pilot, the agricultural airplane was loaded with 120 gallons of product and the fuel tanks were half full. During the takeoff roll about one-third down the runway, he airplane encountered a gust of wind. The airplane veered left and exited the runway into tall grass. The pilot attempted to maneuver the airplane back to the runway to continue the takeoff. The airplane collided with a barbed wire fence and rotated 180 degrees. The responding Federal Aviation Administration inspector reported the airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings, fuselage and empennage. The pilot reported that the airplane had no mechanical malfunctions or failures and the engine was producing power.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 CDT
Nearest AirportRucker Burdett (0nm W)
Runway16
Runway Length2650 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna T188C
Tail NumberN2093J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRucker Darlene M
Operating RulePart 137
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsContinental Motors · TSIO-520-T · Turboprop · 310
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 59 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 C
Altimeter29.93 inHg
Observation Time22:52
Weather SourceWFAC