What happened
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(-23) Wind died on takeoff, counld not sustain flight. Appears a/c limitations were exceeded.
As the FAA filed it
(-23) WIND DIED ON TAKEOFF, COUNLD NOT SUSTAIN FLIGHT. APPEARS A/C LIMITATIONS WERE EXCEEDED.
NTSB investigation
The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.
Other reports on N9957J · 4
Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.
Accident 19980706015969AFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · Austin, MN(.4)While on a swath run the engine suffered a loss of power. The pilot said that at 80 feet he was unable to avoid unsuitable terrain in his initiating a forced landing. After the accident it was found that a cotter pin had been left out of the throttle…Accident 19970815022709ARoll-Out (Fixed Wing) · Eloy, AZOn August 15, 1997, at 0700 hours mountain standard time, a Cessna 188, N9957J, ground looped during a landing attempt at Eloy, Arizona. The aircraft sustained substantial damage and the commercial pilot was not injured. The personal flight was under 14 CFR…Accident 19890905033719ARoll-Out (Fixed Wing) · Levelland, TXGround looped on landing roll. May have had a weak brake due to a persistent leaking master cylinder.Accident 19830316008099ATo Init Climb(1st Pwr Reduct) · Clarksburg, CAPilot lost control after liftoff in a severe crosswind. Aircraft struck a ditch.