CESSNA A188B
Hondo, TX, September 6, 2010
Event Information
| Date | September 6, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Hondo, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 28.30305, -99.13389 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN10CA536 |
| Event ID | 20100913X45606 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | A188B |
| Registration # | N731PQ |
| Operator | TORKELSON FLYING SERVICE INC |
| Owner | TORKELSON FLYING SERVICE INC |
| 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 delayed action to arrest the airplane’s descent, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
Full Narrative
The agricultural pilot arrived at a field for an aerial application flight. After two successful passes, he approached a static wire that was about 100 feet above ground level. Once clear of the wire the pilot descended toward the crop surface and attempted to level the airplane. He could not arrest the descent in time and the airplane’s landing gear contacted the crop, separating the right main landing gear from the fuselage. Shortly thereafter, the airplane impacted the ground and slid to a stop in an upright position, sustaining substantial damage to the fuselage and left wing. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
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.