On June 18, 1984, a Cessna C-188 (registration N8233G) operated by Leo V. Walden was involved in an aviation accident near Elkton, FL. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot was severely burned when his aircraft crashed shortly after departing a farm grass strip for a spray mission. The plane was found nearby, and the pilot denied mechanical issues.
What happened
The aircraft departed from a farm grass strip to conduct an agricultural spraying operation. The flight was estimated to last approximately twenty minutes. When the aircraft did not return within the expected timeframe, the pilot's business partner initiated a search for the missing plane and crew member.
The aircraft was located approximately one and a half miles from the departure point. There were no known witnesses to the incident. The pilot sustained severe burns but remained conscious. When questioned regarding potential mechanical failures involving the engine, propeller, or flight controls, he indicated negatively by shaking his head.
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