1989-09-27: Cessna T188C — Spur, TX

Casualties unknown • Spur, TX, US

Probable cause

PARTIAL POWER LOSS FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FARM EQUIPMENT PARKED NEAR THE END OF THE RUNWAY.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL, THE PILOT EXPERIENCED A PARTIAL POWER LOSS AND ABORTED THE TAKEOFF. HIS AIRCRAFT ROLLED OFF THE END OF THE DIRT RUNWAY AND COLLIDED WITH A PARKED COMBINE APPROXIMATELY 200 FEET FROM THE RUNWAY END. THE ENGINE WAS EXAMINED BY FAA INSPECTORS. INSPECTED COMPONENTS INCLUDED THE TURBOCHARGER, FUEL STRAINER, FUEL MANIFOLD VALVE, PLUGS, MAGNETOS AND CYLINDER ASSEMBLIES. ALL WERE FOUND TO BE IN GOOD CONDITIONS.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1989-09-27 Cessna T188C accident near Spur, TX?

DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL, THE PILOT EXPERIENCED A PARTIAL POWER LOSS AND ABORTED THE TAKEOFF. HIS AIRCRAFT ROLLED OFF THE END OF THE DIRT RUNWAY AND COLLIDED WITH A PARKED COMBINE APPROXIMATELY 200 FEET FROM THE RUNWAY END. THE ENGINE WAS EXAMINED BY FAA INSPECTORS. INSPECTED COMPONENTS INCLUDED THE TURBOCHARGER, FUEL…

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1989-09-27 involved a Cessna T188C, registration N3382J, at Spur, TX.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

PARTIAL POWER LOSS FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FARM EQUIPMENT PARKED NEAR THE END OF THE RUNWAY.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X29363. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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