28 Mar 2015: CESSNA T188C — RUCKER DARLENE M

28 Mar 2015: CESSNA T188C — RUCKER DARLENE M

No fatalities • Burdett, KS, United States

Probable cause

The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane in gusting wind conditions.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

According to the accident pilot, the agricultural airplane was loaded with 120 gallons of product and the fuel tanks were half full. During the takeoff roll about one-third down the runway, he airplane encountered a gust of wind. The airplane veered left and exited the runway into tall grass. The pilot attempted to maneuver the airplane back to the runway to continue the takeoff. The airplane collided with a barbed wire fence and rotated 180 degrees. The responding Federal Aviation Administration inspector reported the airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings, fuselage and empennage. The pilot reported that the airplane had no mechanical malfunctions or failures and the engine was producing power.

Contributing factors

  • cause Response/compensation
  • cause Crosswind correction — Not attained/maintained

Conditions

Weather
VMC, wind 130/09kt, vis 10sm

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