On May 19, 1982, a Cessna A188 (registration N9819V) operated by Blue Earth Flying Service, Inc was involved in an aviation accident near Blue Earth, MN. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During an aerial application swath run, the aircraft pulled up to a steep nose-high attitude and its left wing struck a tree. The pilot had practiced aerial application the day before for two hours.
Accident Overview
An aerial application aircraft struck a tree with its left wing during a swath run, according to a flagman who witnessed the accident. The incident occurred while the aircraft was conducting an application pass over a field.
Flagman's Observations
The flagman reported that during the swath run, the aircraft was following the contour of the field. The flagman thought the pilot was getting close to the end of the field and was about to call him on the radio when the aircraft pulled up to approximately a 45-degree nose-high attitude. Immediately after, the left wing struck a tree.
Pilot Background
The accident marked the pilot's first aerial application job of the season. The day before the accident, the pilot had practiced aerial application for two hours.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 19 May 1982 Cessna A188 accident near Blue Earth, MN?
During an aerial application swath run, the aircraft pulled up to a steep nose-high attitude and its left wing struck a tree. The pilot had practiced aerial application the day before for two hours.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 19 May 1982 involved a Cessna A188, registration N9819V, operated by Blue Earth Flying Service, Inc, at Blue Earth, MN.
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