ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 382341
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| Date: | Saturday 26 March 1983 |
| Time: | 17:45 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 188 |
| Owner/operator: | Singleton Spray Service |
| Registration: | N9893V |
| MSN: | 188-0143 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2427 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental O-470-R |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Stanfield, AZ -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE RATED COMMERCIAL PLT WAS ON A SOLO INSTRUCTIONAL FLT WHILE IN TRAINING FOR AERIAL APPLICATION. HE STATED THAT BEFORE THE ACCIDENT, HE HAD VISUALLY CHECKED THE FUEL LOAD & THOUGHT THERE WAS SUFFICIENT FUEL FOR THE FLT. HE TOOK OFF, SPRAYED A LOAD OF WATER, THEN RETURNED TO RELOAD & TOOK OFF AGAIN. WHEN HE PULLED UP FROM THE 4TH SWATH RUN, THE ENG LOST POWER FROM FUEL EXHAUSTION. DURING A FORCED LANDING, THE ACFT STRUCK A 'CONCRETE DITCH.'
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX83LA163
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 02-Apr-2024 13:00 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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