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Engine Failure During Aerial Application Flight (N9101R)

Joiner, AR, US

On August 13, 2005, a Cessna A188B (registration N9101R) was involved in an aviation accident near Joiner, AR. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inability to determine the reason for the loss of engine power during maneuvering. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-06-10Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot with extensive experience reported a sudden loss of engine power while maneuvering during an aerial application flight, resulting in an uncontrolled descent into a cotton field.

What happened

The pilot, who possessed 51,000 hours of total flight time, was conducting an aerial application mission. During the operation, the aircraft was maneuvering when it experienced an immediate and complete loss of engine power. The engine shut down instantly without warning. Following the power failure, the airplane began to descend rapidly into a cotton field below.

The investigation

An examination of the incident revealed that the specific cause for the sudden loss of engine power could not be determined by investigators. No further mechanical details were provided in the source material regarding the condition of the aircraft prior to the event.

Probable cause

The pilot's inability to determine the reason for the loss of engine power during maneuvering.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20051012X01623. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.