28 Jul 2008: Cessna T188C — J R AIR LLC

28 Jul 2008: Cessna T188C — J R AIR LLC

No fatalities • Marion, IA, United States

Probable cause

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.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The pilot reported that during an aerial application maneuver he encountered a strong gust of wind and the airplane subsequently stalled. The pilot stated that he was unable to fly into ground effect to regain airspeed and lift. The airplane impacted a fence row ditch. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane during the accident flight.

Contributing factors

  • factor Contributed to outcome
  • cause Airspeed — Not attained/maintained

Conditions

Weather
VMC

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