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Aerial Application Stall During Gust Encounter

Marion, IA, United States

On July 28, 2008, a Cessna T188C operated by J R AIR LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Marion, IA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot not maintaining airspeed while performing an aerial application maneuver and the inadvertent stall he encountered. Contributing to the accident was the gust of wind during the maneuver. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot reported that a strong gust caused an airplane to stall during an aerial application maneuver. The aircraft impacted a fence row ditch, and no mechanical malfunctions were reported.

Incident Overview and Pilot Report During an aerial application maneuver, the pilot reported encountering a strong gust of wind. According to the pilot's account, the airplane subsequently stalled. The pilot stated that he was unable to fly into ground effect to regain airspeed and lift. The aircraft ultimately impacted a fence row ditch. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane during the accident flight. The source does not provide the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, location, or a formal cause determination beyond the pilot's report of a stall following a gust.

Contributing factors

Causes

Airspeed — Not attained/maintained

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 28 Jul 2008 Cessna T188C accident near Marion, IA?

A pilot reported that a strong gust caused an airplane to stall during an aerial application maneuver. The aircraft impacted a fence row ditch, and no mechanical malfunctions were reported.

Were there any fatalities in the 28 Jul 2008 Cessna T188C accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 28 Jul 2008 involved a Cessna T188C, operated by J R AIR LLC, at Marion, IA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot not maintaining airspeed while performing an aerial application maneuver and the inadvertent stall he encountered. Contributing to the accident was the gust of wind during the maneuver.

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