N2872JCESSNA T188C 1991-08-01 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA T188C S/N: T18803547T

Summary

On August 01, 1991, a Cessna T188C (N2872J) was involved in an incident near Grand Island, NE. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM CROPS DURING AERIAL APPLICATION MANEUVERS. RELATED FACTORS ARE THE FAILURE OF A PROPELLER PITCH CHANGE MECHANISM AND THE PILOT'S DIVERTED ATTENTION.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI91DCJ04. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2872J.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, August 1, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91DCJ04
Location
GRAND ISLAND, NE
Event ID
20001212X17789
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM CROPS DURING AERIAL APPLICATION MANEUVERS. RELATED FACTORS ARE THE FAILURE OF A PROPELLER PITCH CHANGE MECHANISM AND THE PILOT'S DIVERTED ATTENTION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
T18803547T
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
T188C C188
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ANDERSON JAMES D
Address
137 EVES DR PO BOX 933
Status
Deregistered
City
RUSSELL
State / Zip Code
KS 67665
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# CHI91DCJ04