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October 8, 2018 · Cessna 188 B · N685JM

Rolla, MO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 8, 2018
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Rolla, MO
Aircraft
Cessna 188 B (1974)
Tail Number
N685JM
Operator
Ballard Aviation
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA008

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during takeoff, the airplane veered left, exited the runway, and impacted trees. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. According to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, the pilot did not have a current biannual flight review nor a current medical certificate, and the airplane was not airworthy. The pilot stated that, during takeoff, the wind was gusting. The automated weather observation station located about 12 nautical miles from the airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 140° at 7 knots. The airplane departed from runway 27.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, during takeoff the airplane veered and exited the runway to the left into trees. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. According to an FAA inspector, the pilot did not have a current biannual flight review nor a current medical and that the airplane was not airworthy. The pilot added that during takeoff, the wind was gusting. The automated weather observation station located about 12 nautical miles from the accident airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 140° at 7 knots. The airplane departed on runway 27. The pilot did not submit the NTSB Form 6120.1 Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:38 CDT
Nearest AirportRolla Downtown (0nm SSW)
Runway27
Runway Length3028 ft
Runway Width38 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 188 B
Tail NumberN685JM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBallard Aviation
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470 SERIES · Reciprocating
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 67 · Second Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time22:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data