CESSNA A188B
Greenstown, IN — July 19, 2011
Event Information
| Date | July 19, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN11CA495 |
| Event ID | 20110722X44028 |
| Location | Greenstown, IN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.47861, -85.89917 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | A188B |
| 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 adequate clearance from vegetation that caused increased drag during a low-level maneuvering flight.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that during the aerial application of a corn field, the airplane altitude became too low. The airplane spray booms contacted the corn and the accumulation of the corn debris on the boom increased drag. The pilot performed a forced landing to a field after the airplane was unable to maintain airspeed and altitude due to the drag increase. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and wings.
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.