Aerial Application Aircraft Impacts Barn Following Spin

Casualties unknown • Cairo, OH, US

An aerial application aircraft entered a spin during a climbing turn and struck a barn, resulting in a post-impact fire.

What happened

During an aerial application flight, the pilot completed a final pass traveling from west to east. As the pilot initiated a climbing turn intended to return to the airport, the aircraft entered a spin while at an altitude of approximately 200 feet above ground level. The pilot reported that the aircraft was flying roughly and that the plane stalled during an attempt to turn right.

An FAA inspector determined that the aircraft recovered from the spin but subsequently impacted a barn. Following the collision, the aircraft caught fire. The pilot was not injured in the accident.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered a spin and stalled during a climbing turn at low altitude.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1995-04-01 Cessna A188B accident near Cairo, OH?

An aerial application aircraft entered a spin during a climbing turn and struck a barn, resulting in a post-impact fire.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1995-04-01 involved a Cessna A188B, registration N9228R, at Cairo, OH.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered a spin and stalled during a climbing turn at low altitude.

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.

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