# NTSB ATL84LA261: Cessna A188B, N9652J, Kingstree, SC, August 18, 1984

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: August 18, 1984, 13:00 local (17:00 UTC)
- Place: Kingstree, SC
- Coordinates: 33.659156, -79.819862 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=33.6592&lon=-79.8199&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 6525
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL84LA261
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/6525/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA261

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction, maneuvering
  - wing,fairing - loss,partial (contributing factor)
  - aircraft preflight - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
- Forced landing, landing - flare/touchdown
  - terrain condition - high vegetation (contributing factor)
  - precautionary landing - performed, pilot in command (cause)
  - in-flight planning/decision - improper, pilot in command (cause)
  - planned approach - misjudged, pilot in command (cause)

## Analysis

THE ACFT RAN INTO HIGH VEGATATION DURING A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING AFTER THE PLT HEARD A VIBRATION WHICH BEGAN APRX 2 HRS AFTER THE INITIAL TAKEOFF. THE VIBRATION WAS CAUSED BY A LOOSE WING FAIRING. EXAMINATION OF THE ACFT REVEALED THAT A SCREW STRIPPED OUT OF THE WING ROOT FAIRING WHICH ALLOWED THE FAIRING TO TURN UP 8 INCHES ON TOP OF THE WING.

## Aircraft

- Registration: N9652J (not matched to a registry record)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA A188B
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 1880382T
- Airframe hours: 460
- Engines: CONTINENTAL IO-520-D 300 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Aerial application, Part 137
- Registered owner: Henry Haddock
- Airworthiness certificate: Special, Restricted (Special)
- Last inspection: Annual, June 16, 1984
- Departed: CKI, KINGSTREE, SC

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 33; commercial; airplane ratings: multi-engine land, single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: center; flight hours: 8,550 total, 6,500 in this make and model, 8,450 as pilot in command, 300 in the last 90 days, 10 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 300° at 4 knots
- Visibility: 3 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 25,000 ft broken
- Temperature: 90 °F, dew point 70 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observed at: FLO, 29 nm away

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19840818043849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840818043849A), Aug 18, 1984: Cessna A188B, Kingstree, SC, Substantial damage. Noticed vibration. Spray boom caught in weeds causing a ground loop landing on a road. Wing root fairing loose.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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