Casualties unknown

Aerial Application Aircraft Spins and Impacts Barn During Climbing Turn (N9228R)

Cairo, OH, US

On April 1, 1995, a Cessna A188B (registration N9228R) was involved in an aviation accident near Cairo, OH. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED AFTER INITIATING A CLIMB, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL/SPIN. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During an aerial application flight, the pilot initiated a climbing turn at about 200 feet AGL when the airplane entered a spin, recovered, and struck a barn, resulting in a post-impact fire. No engine problem was reported.

Accident

An accident occurred during an aerial application flight when the airplane entered a spin and subsequently impacted a barn. The accident resulted in a fire after impact.

Pilot Report

The pilot reported that while on the final pass of the application run, from west to east, he initiated a climbing turn to return to the airport. While climbing through approximately 200 feet above ground level, the airplane entered a spin. The pilot stated, "All I know [is], the plane was flying rough and I tried to turn right and it stalled."

According to an FAA inspector, the airplane recovered from the spin before impacting a barn. After the impact, the airplane began burning.

Engine Condition

During a telephone interview with an FAA inspector, the pilot reported that there was no engine problem.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001207X03188. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.