22 Jul 2011: CESSNA A188B — Wakefield Flight Service Inc

22 Jul 2011: CESSNA A188B — Wakefield Flight Service Inc

No fatalities • Devils Lake, ND, United States

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall during the aerial application.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The pilot was performing an aerial application of a field when he executed a turn to line up for the next spray pass. During the turn, the airplane airspeed slowed, and the airplane stalled. The airplane impacted the field and sustained substantial damage to both wings. The pilot stated that he should have discontinued the turn rather than attempt to align the airplane for the next spray pass.

Contributing factors

  • cause Airspeed — Not attained/maintained
  • cause Capability exceeded

Conditions

Weather
VMC, wind 270/10kt, vis 10sm

Related events

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