Casualties unknown

Engine Failure and Stall During Agricultural Approach (N2514)

Prattville, AL, US

On August 5, 1984, a Cessna A188B (registration N2514) was involved in an aviation accident near Prattville, AL. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During an agricultural spraying approach, an aircraft's engine failed. The pilot executed a climbing left turn and attempted a forced landing, but stalled after clearing a house and impacted the ground. Post-crash inspection found no fuel evidence.

Incident Description

According to the pilot, while approaching a field in preparation for agricultural spraying, the engine failed. The pilot pulled the aircraft up into a climbing left turn and turned back toward the field for a forced landing. The aircraft's glide was extended to clear a house. Once the house was cleared, the aircraft stalled and impacted the ground in an upright position.

Post-Crash Inspection

A post-crash inspection of the aircraft and engine revealed no evidence of fuel present. Additionally, no evidence of fuel spillage was found in the crops around the aircraft after it came to rest.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X40579. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.