# NTSB ATL86LA158: Cessna T188, N4927J, Tyler, AL, June 3, 1986

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: June 3, 1986, 15:00 local (20:00 UTC)
- Place: Tyler, AL
- Coordinates: 32.269649, -86.840454 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=32.2696&lon=-86.8405&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 7121
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL86LA158
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/7121/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA158

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power(total) - mech failure/malf, takeoff - initial climb
  - fuel system,pump - failure,total (cause)
  - fluid - starvation (cause)
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
- In flight collision with object, landing - flare/touchdown
  - object - tree(s)

## Analysis

DURING A TAKEOFF FROM A FIELD STRIP THE PLT EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE ENG FAILURE. THE PLT MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A PECAN ORCHARD WHICH RESULTED IN AIRFRAME DAMAGE. POWERPLANT EXAM DISCLOSED THAT THE ENG DRIVE FUEL PUMP HAD FAILED.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N4927J](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4927J-2015-05-20), registration cancelled 2015-05-20, S/N T18803782T, built 1981 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA T188
- Registry model: [Cessna T188C](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-t188c) (registry code 2073012) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental TSIO-520 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-tsio-520-series) (registry code 17040, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: T18803782T
- Airframe hours: 1301
- Engines: CONTINENTAL TSIO-520 300 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Aerial application, Part 137
- Registered owner: Eugene Mccormick
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility
- Last inspection: Annual, May 1, 1986, 38 hours before

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 32; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: center; flight hours: 3,560 total, 800 in this make and model, 3,500 as pilot in command, 80 in the last 90 days, 4 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 140° at 4 knots
- Visibility: 5 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 91 °F, dew point 68 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observed at: MEM

## 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 19860603021389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860603021389A), Jun 3, 1986: Cessna T188C, Tyler, AL, Substantial damage. Engine failed during initial climbout. Struck small trees during forced landing. Engine fuel pump failed.

## Other investigations on N4927J (1)

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.

- [NTSB MKC82DA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA162), Aug 31, 1982: Cessna T188C (N4927J), Mechanicsville, IA, destroyed

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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