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June 14, 2017 · Cessna A188 B · N4877Q
Salem, OR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 14, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Salem, OR
Aircraft
Cessna A188 B (1976)
Tail Number
N4877Q
Operator
Industrial Aviation Services
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA359
The pilot reported that, during the takeoff roll for an agricultural flight, the airplane drifted left of the runway center, and the left wing and spray boom encountered tall grass. Subsequently, the airplane spun about 270°. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported in the Operator/Owner Safety Recommendation section of NTSB Form 6120.1 that the tall grass next to the runway "will be maintained shorter."
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane contacting tall grass.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll for an agricultural flight, the airplane drifted left of the runway center, and the left wing and spray boom encountered tall grass. Subsequently, the airplane spun approximately 270°. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported in the Operator/Owner Safety Recommendation section of the NTSB Form 6120.1 that, the tall grass next to the runway "will be maintained shorter".
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 PDT
Nearest AirportHarchenko Industrial (0nm NE)
Runway25
Runway Length2290 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A188 B
Tail NumberN4877Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorIndustrial Aviation Services
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-550D10B · Reciprocating · 300
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 40 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 45 C
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time23:56
Weather SourceWFAC