On June 11, 2005, a Cessna A188B (registration N4919R) was involved in an aviation accident near Goodlett, TX. 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.
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