Casualties unknown

Aerial Application Flight Overruns Runway After Takeoff Attempt with Overloaded Aircraft (N9112R)

Crenshaw, MS, US

On July 19, 1984, a Cessna A188B (registration N9112R) was involved in an aviation accident near Crenshaw, MS. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's operation of the aircraft above its maximum certificated gross weight due to failure to account for the increased density of the chemical load. 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 2026-06-10Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot acknowledged attempting takeoff in an aerial application aircraft loaded above its maximum certificated gross weight. A denser chemical than usual was loaded, and the pilot did not consider the added weight. The aircraft overran the 2,650 ft runway and collided with terrain.

Background

The pilot of an aerial application aircraft reported that he had previously flown with chemical loads without encountering problems during takeoff. However, on the accident flight, a chemical with greater density (weight per volume) was loaded aboard the aircraft.

Incident

According to the pilot, he did not consider the added weight when the aircraft was loaded. He acknowledged that he attempted to take off with the aircraft loaded above its maximum certificated gross weight. During the attempted takeoff, the aircraft would not become airborne.

Outcome

The aircraft overran the end of the 2,650-foot-long runway and collided with terrain.

Probable cause

The pilot's operation of the aircraft above its maximum certificated gross weight due to failure to account for the increased density of the chemical load.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X40195. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.