On April 8, 1995, a Cessna 188 (registration N9849V) was involved in an aviation accident near Meade, KS. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot taking off the airplane at a low liftoff speed (Vlo). A factor associated with the accident was a stall/mush encountered by the pilot. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aerial application airplane rotated at 60-65 mph, accelerated to 85 mph in climb, then after flap retraction stopped climbing and descended rapidly despite full throttle and propeller control. No mechanical anomalies were found.
Accident Sequence
The pilot of an aerial application airplane reported that during takeoff, he rotated the airplane at an airspeed between 60 and 65 miles per hour (mph). After rotation, the airplane accelerated to 85 mph while in a climb. The pilot then retracted one notch of flaps. Shortly after this action, the airplane ceased climbing and began descending at a high rate. During the descent, the airspeed decreased to 60 mph despite the throttle and propeller controls being set to their full forward positions. The high descent rate continued until the airplane collided with the ground.
Investigation Findings
An on-scene investigation of the accident site revealed no pre-impact mechanical anomalies with the engine or airframe. The airplane's systems appeared to have been functioning normally prior to impact.
Pilot Operating Handbook
The pilot's operating handbook specified that the liftoff speed for the airplane was 65 mph.
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