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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 19 Jul 1984 Cessna A188B accident near Crenshaw, MS?
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.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 19 Jul 1984 involved a Cessna A188B, registration N9112R, at Crenshaw, MS.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
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.
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