N2093JCESSNA T188C2015-03-28 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA T188CS/N: T18803383T

Summary

On March 28, 2015, a Cessna T188C (N2093J) was involved in an incident near Burdett, KS. 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 did not maintain directional control of the airplane in gusting wind conditions.

According to the accident pilot, the agricultural airplane was loaded with 120 gallons of product and the fuel tanks were half full. During the takeoff roll about one-third down the runway, he airplane encountered a gust of wind. The airplane veered left and exited the runway into tall grass. The pilot attempted to maneuver the airplane back to the runway to continue the takeoff. The airplane collided with a barbed wire fence and rotated 180 degrees. The responding Federal Aviation Administration inspector reported the airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings, fuselage and empennage. The pilot reported that the airplane had no mechanical malfunctions or failures and the engine was producing power.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN15CA184. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2093J.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, March 28, 2015
NTSB Number
CEN15CA184
Location
Burdett, KS
Event ID
20150330X53104
Coordinates
38.184165, -99.533889
Nearest Airport
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 did not maintain directional control of the airplane in gusting wind conditions.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
T18803383T
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
T188CC188
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
1251 N INDUSTRIAL PARK AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
NOGALES
State / Zip Code
AZ 85621-4512
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the accident pilot, the agricultural airplane was loaded with 120 gallons of product and the fuel tanks were half full. During the takeoff roll about one-third down the runway, he airplane encountered a gust of wind. The airplane veered left and exited the runway into tall grass. The pilot attempted to maneuver the airplane back to the runway to continue the takeoff. The airplane collided with a barbed wire fence and rotated 180 degrees. The responding Federal Aviation Administration inspector reported the airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings, fuselage and empennage. The pilot reported that the airplane had no mechanical malfunctions or failures and the engine was producing power.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN15CA184