Summary
On August 30, 1994, a Cessna 188 (N4811R) was involved in an accident near Egypt, MS. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S INADVERTENT STALL DURING AN AGRICULTURAL TURN RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF CONTROL AND SUBSEQUENT IN FLIGHT COLLISION WITH TERRAIN.
On August 30, 1994, about 1400 central daylight time, N4811R, Cessna C-188 crashed in Egypt, Mississippi, while on a 14 CFR Part 137 agricultural flight. The airplane was operated by Kimmel Aviation. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the local flight. The pilot received minor injuries and the airplane was substantially damaged by postcrash fire. The flight originated shortly before the accident.
The pilot reported that while maneuvering during a spray run the airplane "settled in" during a turn at a low altitude. He attempted a landing to a field and the airplane nosed over. After he exited the airplane it caught fire.
This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA94LA203. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4811R.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S INADVERTENT STALL DURING AN AGRICULTURAL TURN RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF CONTROL AND SUBSEQUENT IN FLIGHT COLLISION WITH TERRAIN.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On August 30, 1994, about 1400 central daylight time, N4811R, Cessna C-188 crashed in Egypt, Mississippi, while on a 14 CFR Part 137 agricultural flight. The airplane was operated by Kimmel Aviation. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the local flight. The pilot received minor injuries and the airplane was substantially damaged by postcrash fire. The flight originated shortly before the accident.
The pilot reported that while maneuvering during a spray run the airplane "settled in" during a turn at a low altitude. He attempted a landing to a field and the airplane nosed over. After he exited the airplane it caught fire.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MIA94LA203