On March 2, 1985, a Cessna A188B (registration N5752G) was involved in an aviation accident near Dequincy, LA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aerial application aircraft experienced an engine failure during en route flight, resulting in a forced landing into pine trees. The pilot restarted the engine briefly before it stopped again.
What happened
The aircraft was operating en route to a private air strip when the engine failed, according to the pilot. After the initial failure, the engine managed to restart and operated for approximately two to three seconds before stopping completely. The aerial application aircraft then executed a forced landing into a stand of pine trees. Upon coming to rest, the wreckage remained suspended above the ground.
The investigation
Recovery of the wreckage was delayed for several weeks following the accident. During this period of inaccessibility, various engine components and the data plate were stolen from the site.
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