Casualties unknown

Pilot Reports Reduced Takeoff Performance with Heavy Load (N9108R)

Stratford, SD, US

On July 22, 1984, a Cessna A188B (registration N9108R) operated by Husky Spray Service was involved in an aviation accident near Stratford, SD. 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 reported that an aircraft carrying 120 gallons of chemical and full fuel tanks failed to accelerate normally during takeoff, rolling most of the runway before becoming airborne and then settling to the ground near a fence.

Introduction

A pilot described a takeoff incident involving an aircraft loaded with 120 gallons of chemical and full fuel tanks. The pilot stated that the aircraft did not accelerate as it had earlier in the day.

Flight Details

The aircraft rolled for approximately three-quarters of a half-mile-long runway before becoming airborne. After lifting off, the aircraft settled back to the ground in front of a fence at the end of the runway.

Post-Accident Examination

A post-accident examination of the aircraft's engine revealed no evidence of a mechanical malfunction or failure that would have affected the aircraft's performance.

Conclusion

The incident remains under investigation, with no mechanical issues identified in the engine.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X40289. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.