2000-10-19: Cessna 188B — Stanton, TX

Casualties unknown • Stanton, TX, US

Probable cause

The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the power lines, while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

According to the pilot and a witness, he was spraying a field as part of the federally sponsored boll weevil eradication program. The pilot was flying south on his final pass to trim the edge of the field, when the airplane's right wing contacted unmarked power lines which are 80 feet agl. Subsequently, the airplane impacted the ground, the wings separated from the airframe, and the airplane came to rest inverted. The pilot stated that the 'trim was intended to be accomplished beneath overhead power lines.'

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2000-10-19 Cessna 188B accident near Stanton, TX?

According to the pilot and a witness, he was spraying a field as part of the federally sponsored boll weevil eradication program. The pilot was flying south on his final pass to trim the edge of the field, when the airplane's right wing contacted unmarked power lines which are 80 feet agl. Subsequently, the airplane…

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2000-10-19 involved a Cessna 188B, registration N53211, at Stanton, TX.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the power lines, while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X22158. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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