N85987CESSNA 188B 1991-07-28 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 188B S/N: 18802002T

Summary

On July 28, 1991, a Cessna 188B (N85987) was involved in an accident near Driscoll, TX. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM THE GUY WIRE DURING THE AERIAL APPLICATION MANEUVER.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW91DRG05. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N85987.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 28, 1991
NTSB Number
FTW91DRG05
Location
DRISCOLL, TX
Event ID
20001212X17546
Coordinates
27.670572, -97.749382
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM THE GUY WIRE DURING THE AERIAL APPLICATION MANEUVER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18802002T
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
188B C188
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
STANLEY WILLIS W
Address
CONCORDIA RD RT 2 BOX 155
Status
Deregistered
City
BISHOP
State / Zip Code
TX 78343
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW91DRG05