N8075GCESSNA A188B2023-08-19 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA A188BS/N: 18801226T

Summary

On August 19, 2023, a Cessna A188B (N8075G) was involved in an accident near Bay Port, MI. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s decision to takeoff from a soft wet runway with a quartering tailwind which resulted in a lack of climb performance and impact with terrain.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN23LA374. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8075G.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 19, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA374
Location
Bay Port, MI
Event ID
20230822192917
Coordinates
43.880328, -83.287515
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s decision to takeoff from a soft wet runway with a quartering tailwind which resulted in a lack of climb performance and impact with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18801226T
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1973
Model / ICAO
A188BC188
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
A188B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
VAUGHNS FLYING SERVICE INC
Address
1715 S GARNER RD
City
REESE
State / Zip Code
MI 48757-9223
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# CEN23LA374