On July 10, 2000, a Cessna A188B (registration N9557G) was involved in an aviation accident near Washington, KS. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the failure of the number-two connecting rod bearing and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot during the forced landing. A factor to the accident was the rough/uneven field. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During an aerial application flight, the engine lost power, forcing a landing in a nearby field. The aircraft sustained substantial damage. Post-accident inspection revealed a broken connecting rod bearing and bolts in the number-two cylinder.
Accident Overview
During an aerial application flight, the aircraft engine experienced a sudden loss of power. The pilot initiated a forced landing procedure and touched down in a field nearby. The aircraft was substantially damaged during the landing event.
Engine Examination
Following the accident, a thorough examination of the engine was performed by investigators. The connecting rod bearing for the number-two cylinder had disintegrated into several pieces. Examination of the connecting rod bolts showed they were broken. The number-two piston assembly was removed and inspected. No discrepancies were found with the piston itself or with the piston rings. The interior wall of the number-two cylinder was also inspected; it was free of scoring and showed no signs of abnormal wear.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 10 Jul 2000 Cessna A188B accident near Washington, KS?
During an aerial application flight, the engine lost power, forcing a landing in a nearby field. The aircraft sustained substantial damage. Post-accident inspection revealed a broken connecting rod bearing and bolts in the number-two cylinder.
Were there any fatalities in the 10 Jul 2000 Cessna A188B accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 10 Jul 2000 involved a Cessna A188B, registration N9557G, at Washington, KS.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
the failure of the number-two connecting rod bearing and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot during the forced landing. A factor to the accident was the rough/uneven field.
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