On June 11, 2005, a Cessna A188B (registration N4919R) was involved in an aviation accident near Goodlett, TX. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain (soft) for the forced landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot with 700 hours experienced an engine power loss after fertilizing a field. During a forced landing to a soft field, the left main landing gear collapsed and the aircraft struck a fence. No mechanical anomalies were found; the cause of the power loss remains undetermined.
Incident Overview
A pilot with approximately 700 hours of flight time was conducting aerial application of fertilizer on a field. Shortly after completing the application, the engine lost power. The pilot initiated a forced landing to an adjacent field, which was noted to be soft.
Landing and Impact
During the landing roll, the left main landing gear collapsed. The aircraft subsequently struck a barbwire fence. No injuries were reported.
Examination
An on-site examination of the engine and airframe revealed no mechanical anomalies. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 11 Jun 2005 Cessna A188B accident near Goodlett, TX?
A pilot with 700 hours experienced an engine power loss after fertilizing a field. During a forced landing to a soft field, the left main landing gear collapsed and the aircraft struck a fence. No mechanical anomalies were found; the cause of the power loss remains undetermined.
Were there any fatalities in the 11 Jun 2005 Cessna A188B accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 11 Jun 2005 involved a Cessna A188B, registration N4919R, at Goodlett, TX.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain (soft) for the forced landing.
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