# NTSB ATL88DKG17: Intermountain Mfg. Callair A-9, N7233V, Redbud, GA, August 13, 1988

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Final report
- Date: August 13, 1988, 09:00 local (13:00 UTC)
- Place: Redbud, GA
- Location: 34.5329° N, 84.8163° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Redbud, GA, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=34.5329&lon=-84.8163&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report June 9, 1989
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 7547
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL88DKG17
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/7547/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88DKG17

## Sequence of events

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

- In flight collision with object, maneuvering - aerial application
  - object - wire,transmission
  - visual lookout - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
- Loss of engine power(partial) - nonmechanical, maneuvering - aerial application
  - induction air ducting - blocked(partial) (contributing factor)
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
- Main gear collapsed, landing - flare/touchdown
  - terrain condition - rough/uneven (contributing factor)

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N7233V](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N7233V-2002-10-21), registration cancelled 2002-10-21, S/N 1270, built 1966 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: Intermountain Mfg. (IMCO) CALLAIR A-9 (CALLAIR A-)
- Registry model: [Intermountain CALLAIR A-9](https://openairdocs.org/model/intermountain-callair-a-9) (registry code 4570620) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-540 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-540-series) (registry code 41532, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 1270
- Airframe hours: 2336
- Engines: LYCOMING O-540-B2 235 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Aerial application, Part 137
- Operator: Charles R. Rickett, doing business as Rickett'S Aerial Service
- Registered owner: Charles Roy Rickett
- Airworthiness certificate: Special, Restricted (Special)
- Last inspection: Annual, June 6, 1988, 242 hours before
- Departed: CZL, CALHOUN, GA

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 54; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 1, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: center; toxicology performed; flight hours: 2,632 total, 1,269 in this make and model, 2,531 as pilot in command, 123 in the last 90 days, 36 in the last 30 days, 4 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Visibility: 20 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 79 °F

## 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 19880813038319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880813038319A), Aug 13, 1988: Airpts A9, Redbud, GA, Substantial damage. Struck a powerline with nose landing light on spray run. Glass blocked engine air intake. Engine quit. Crashed.

## Other investigations on N7233V (3)

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 MIA73DKG41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73DKG41), Oct 8, 1972: Callair A-9 (N7233V), Fairmount, GA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA72FKH02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72FKH02), May 16, 1972: Callair A-9 (N7233V), Calhoun, GA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA70F0216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70F0216), Oct 1, 1969: Callair A-9 (N7233V), Fairfax, SC, substantial damage

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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