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Power Loss During Climb Leads to Maize Field Landing (N4719Q)

Wallis, TX, US

On June 17, 1991, a Cessna 188B (registration N4719Q) was involved in an aviation accident near Wallis, TX. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PARTIAL POWER LOSS DURING A CRITICAL PHASE OF FLIGHT. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN ONTO WHICH A SUCCESSFUL FORCED LANDING COULD HAVE BEEN EXECUTED. 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 experienced a sudden power drop during initial climb from a private strip, forcing an emergency landing in a maize field where the aircraft nosed over.

What happened

The pilot reported experiencing a significant reduction in engine performance shortly after departing from a private airstrip. Specifically, the pilot noted a 300 RPM drop accompanied by a general loss of power while the aircraft was in the initial climb phase. The airplane was no longer capable of sustaining flight, prompting the pilot to make an emergency decision to land straight ahead in a nearby maize field.

During the landing roll across the soft terrain of the field, the aircraft nosed over and subsequently spun 360 degrees. The cause of the power loss was not determined.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X17254. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.