No fatalities

CESSNA A188B accident at Chillicothe, MO, 11 Aug 2023

Chillicothe, MO, United States

On August 11, 2023, a CESSNA A188B operated by Goad Flying Service was involved in an aviation accident near Chillicothe, MO. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with a known tailwheel anomaly, which resulted in a loss of directional control. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with a known tailwheel anomaly, which resulted in a loss of directional control.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotDamaged/degraded

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 11 Aug 2023 CESSNA A188B accident near Chillicothe, MO?

The pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with a known tailwheel anomaly, which resulted in a loss of directional control.

Were there any fatalities in the 11 Aug 2023 CESSNA A188B accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 11 Aug 2023 involved a CESSNA A188B, operated by Goad Flying Service, at Chillicothe, MO.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with a known tailwheel anomaly, which resulted in a loss of directional control.