Accident Summary
On May 15, 2013, about 1100 mountain daylight time, a Cessna T188C agricultural airplane, registration N2167J, was substantially damaged during a precautionary landing shortly after takeoff from Pine Bluffs Municipal Airport (82V) in Pine Bluffs, Wyoming. The aircraft was operated by Circle S Aviation, LLC under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. The commercial pilot was not injured, and the airplane sustained substantial damage.
Flight History
The local solo instructional flight had initially departed Pine Bluffs about 0900. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed. The pilot reported that the flight was a solo practice flight in the piston engine agricultural airplane. After takeoff, as he turned from upwind to crosswind, the engine experienced a partial loss of power. The pilot attempted an off-airport landing in an agricultural field. During the rollout in the field, the main wheels struck a dirt berm, causing the left main landing gear to separate from the airframe. Subsequently, the left wing contacted the ground, which resulted in substantial damage to the wing assembly.
Post-Accident Examination
The operator examined the airframe and engine after the accident without government oversight and reported that no abnormalities were noted that would have precluded normal operation.
Aircraft and Operator Information
The Cessna T188C is a single-engine agricultural airplane. No further details about the aircraft or operator were provided in the source.