Summary
On July 22, 2011, a Cessna A188B (N731AU) was involved in an incident near Devils Lake, ND. 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 an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall during the aerial application.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN11CA502. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N731AU.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall during the aerial application.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
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.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11CA502