Cessna A188
Hartington, NE — July 27, 2020
Event Information
| Date | July 27, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN20CA331 |
| Event ID | 20200806X61423 |
| Location | Hartington, NE |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.60305, -97.25361 |
| Airport | HARTINGTON MUNI/ BUD BECKER FL |
| 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 ensure that the engine oil cap was installed before takeoff, which resulted in the oil obscuring the pilot’s view through the windshield and necessitated a forced landing on unsuitable terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s complacency and self-induced pressure to complete the flight.
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.