CESSNA A188B
Devils Lake, ND — July 22, 2011
Event Information
| Date | July 22, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN11CA502 |
| Event ID | 20110725X55208 |
| Location | Devils Lake, ND |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 48.03472, -98.93445 |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall during the aerial application.
Full Narrative
The pilot was performing an aerial application of a field when he executed a turn to line up for the next spray pass. During the turn, the airplane airspeed slowed, and the airplane stalled. The airplane impacted the field and sustained substantial damage to both wings. The pilot stated that he should have discontinued the turn rather than attempt to align the airplane for the next spray pass.
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.