On 14 Jun 2017, a CESSNA A188 B operated by INDUSTRIAL AVIATION SERVICES INC was involved in an aviation accident near Salem, OR. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane contacting tall grass. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During an agricultural flight takeoff, the airplane drifted left, causing its left wing and spray boom to strike tall grass. The airplane then spun approximately 270°, resulting in substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage.
Event Description
A pilot reported that during the takeoff roll for an agricultural flight, the airplane drifted left of the runway centerline. As a result, the left wing and spray boom encountered tall grass adjacent to the runway. The airplane subsequently spun approximately 270°.
Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Safety Recommendation
In the Operator/Owner Safety Recommendation section of the NTSB Form 6120.1, the pilot noted that the tall grass next to the runway "will be maintained shorter."
Contributing factors
Causes
Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot
Other contributing factors
Effect on operation
Related events
Same aircraft family
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