On May 26, 1982, a Cessna A188B (registration N6303G) operated by Charles B. Jones was involved in an aviation accident near Mangham, LA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Propeller failed from fatigue. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During a swath run at 200 ft AGL, a propeller blade failed from fatigue, causing severe engine vibration and separation. Oil covered the windshield; the pilot fought a fire and did not dump load. Aircraft hit trees and ground.
Accident Overview
A propeller blade failed and separated while the aircraft was turning to begin a swath run at approximately 200 feet above ground level. The engine subsequently began severe vibration and also separated from the aircraft. Oil covered the windshield, preventing forward visibility.
The pilot reported being too busy trying to extinguish a fire to dump the load. During the forced landing, the aircraft collided with trees and then impacted the ground.
Propeller Examination
Metallurgical examination of the McCauley model P2A36098-8/S90AT-4 propeller, part number 122A34098-4, revealed that the failure was caused by fatigue. The propeller had accumulated about 411 hours of total flight time since new.
What happened in the 26 May 1982 Cessna A188B accident near Mangham, LA?
During a swath run at 200 ft AGL, a propeller blade failed from fatigue, causing severe engine vibration and separation. Oil covered the windshield; the pilot fought a fire and did not dump load. Aircraft hit trees and ground.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 26 May 1982 involved a Cessna A188B, registration N6303G, operated by Charles B. Jones, at Mangham, LA.
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