CESSNA A188
Salem, OR — June 14, 2017
Event Information
| Date | June 14, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA359 |
| Event ID | 20170622X84339 |
| Location | Salem, OR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 45.07944, -122.92722 |
| Airport | HARCHENKO INDUSTRIAL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | A188 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
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".
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.