N4827J

Substantial
Serious

Cessna A188BS/N: 18803770T

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
NTSB Number
DFW07CA181
Location
Garden City, TX
Event ID
20070829X01262
Coordinates
31.819444, -101.478889
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the ground equipment while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the power lines along the pilot's application path.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N4827J
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18803770T
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1981
Model / ICAO
A188BC188
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BRUTON BERT L
Address
2709 FM 2401
Status
Deregistered
City
GARDEN CITY
State / Zip Code
TX 79739-2712
Country
United States

Analysis

A single-engine agricultural airplane collided with a cotton trailer while performing an aerial application flight. The 1,296-hour commercial pilot was maneuvering the airplane to fly under power transmission lines when the airplane collided with a parked cotton trailer, lost directional control, and impacted the ground. The operator reported that the pilot was unable to recall the flight due to a concussion sustained during the accident. The operator further stated that a contributing factor was the fact that the pilot was used to flying a 680-horsepower turbine powered airplane and had recently been assigned a 300-horsepower airplane. An eyewitness reported observing the airplane performing the turn to reverse direction before losing sight of the aircraft prior to impact. Additionally, the eyewitness reported that the engine sounded "normal." There were no reported aircraft anomalies prior to the accident.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DFW07CA181