ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 355794
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| Date: | Wednesday 4 June 1997 |
| Time: | 19:40 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna A188B |
| Owner/operator: | Kratz Aerial Ag Service |
| Registration: | N8293G |
| MSN: | 18801290T |
| Year of manufacture: | 1973 |
| Engine model: | Continental IO-520D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | La Moure, ND -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | (ND29) |
| (ND29) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
During the initial climbout the pilot noticed a developing power loss and was unable to maintain both airspeed and altitude. The pilot performed a forced landing in a cornfield. The airplane then nose over, coming to rest inverted. The owner of the spraying company, said 'I think he [the pilot] was operating behind the power curve, that's what it looks like to me.' The pilot did not jettison the load during the accident sequence. Examination of the aircraft's engine showed there was evidence of a leak in the engine driven fuel pump. Further bench testing showed the leak did not hinder positive fuel pressure to the cylinders. No other engine anomalies were found. The pilot was operating the airplane approximately 30 pounds over the specified max gross weight as determined in the Pilot's Operating Handbook.
Probable Cause: a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to jettison the load. Factors involved were the exceeded weight and balance limits, and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI97LA157
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 15:44 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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