1995-07-13: Cessna T188C — Ruleville, MS

Casualties unknown • Ruleville, MS, US

Probable cause

The pilot-in-command's failure to abort the takeoff when the aircraft accelerated slowly. Contributing to the accident was the over loading of the aircraft by ground personnel and the failure of the pilot-in-command to verify the loading of the aircraft.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The pilot did not check the amount of fertilizer that was loaded by ground personnel. During the takeoff roll the aircraft accelerated slowly. The pilot began to dump the fertilizer and continued the takeoff roll. When the aircraft reached the end of the runway it lifted off, cleared a ditch and then touched down in a rice field where it nosed over.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1995-07-13 Cessna T188C accident near Ruleville, MS?

The pilot did not check the amount of fertilizer that was loaded by ground personnel. During the takeoff roll the aircraft accelerated slowly. The pilot began to dump the fertilizer and continued the takeoff roll. When the aircraft reached the end of the runway it lifted off, cleared a ditch and then touched down in…

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1995-07-13 involved a Cessna T188C, registration N2119J, at Ruleville, MS.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot-in-command's failure to abort the takeoff when the aircraft accelerated slowly. Contributing to the accident was the over loading of the aircraft by ground personnel and the failure of the pilot-in-command to verify the loading of the aircraft.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001207X04031. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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