Casualties unknown

1983-07-27: Cessna 140 (N76242) — Pratt, KS

Pratt, KS, US

On July 27, 1983, a Cessna 140 (registration N76242) was involved in an aviation accident near Pratt, KS. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft stalled and crashed in a plowed field during an aerial application flight while dispensing wasp eggs. The pilot received head injuries and does not recall the accident.

Accident Overview

An aircraft stalled and crashed in a plowed field while conducting an aerial application flight. The operation involved dispensing wasp eggs on a corn field. The eggs were stored in plastic tubes inside a styrofoam ice chest placed behind the pilot's seat. As needed, the pilot transferred the eggs to a dispenser located on the right seat pan.

Witness Account

A witness observed the aircraft at an altitude of approximately 100 feet above ground level in a nose-high attitude. The aircraft then suddenly dropped and impacted the ground in a nose-low, left-wing-low attitude. After impact, the aircraft slid for about 110 feet before coming to a stop.

Pilot Condition

The pilot sustained head injuries and does not remember the details of the accident. No other information regarding the pilot's condition or medical outcome is available from the source.

Investigation Findings

The investigation determined that the aircraft stalled and subsequently crashed during the aerial application flight. No further causal factors or contributing circumstances are provided in the source material.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X43863. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.