On August 5, 1985, a Cessna A188B (registration N9257G) operated by Keith W.stakes was involved in an aviation accident near Dodge City, KS. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot conducting parathion application over a milo field struck a power line with the vertical stabilizer after encountering a dust devil, resulting in tail separation and a ground impact.
Flight Operations
The pilot was conducting east-west passes over a milo field while dispensing parathion. He reported working under high voltage power lines each time he flew past the western edge of the field.
Accident Sequence
On the final pass, the aircraft encountered a dust devil. The pilot felt the aircraft rise as he passed under the power lines. The vertical stabilizer struck the bottom wire, which was approximately 30 to 35 feet above ground level. The impact caused the entire tail section to separate from the aircraft.
Impact and Final Position
After the tail separation, the aircraft impacted the ground about 120 feet east of the power lines. It then slid inverted for an additional 90 feet to the east before coming to rest.
What happened in the 5 Aug 1985 Cessna A188B accident near Dodge City, KS?
A pilot conducting parathion application over a milo field struck a power line with the vertical stabilizer after encountering a dust devil, resulting in tail separation and a ground impact.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 5 Aug 1985 involved a Cessna A188B, registration N9257G, operated by Keith W.stakes, at Dodge City, KS.
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