# NTSB CHI96LA232: Cessna 188, N9542J, Independence, IA, July 10, 1996 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: July 10, 1996, 07:00 local (12:00 UTC) - Place: Independence, IA - Coordinates: 42.460784, -91.8908 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=42.4608&lon=-91.8908&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 December 23, 1996 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 10303 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI96LA232 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/10303/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA232 ## Probable cause the delayed jettison of the dry chemicals by the pilot. The inability of the airplane to climb was a related factor. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - In flight collision with terrain/water, takeoff - initial climb - aircraft performance,climb capability - exceeded (contributing factor) - load jettison - delayed, pilot in command (cause) ## Analysis The pilot reported that after takeoff, the airplane would not gain airspeed or altitude, and never left ground effect. The airplane was loaded with insecticide, and it impacted the terrain approximately two miles north of the airport. Insecticide was found on the ground just prior to the first impact point. After the accident, no abnormalities were noted with the airframe or the engine. ## Factual narrative On July 10, 1996, at 0700 central daylight time (cdt), a Cessna 188, N9542J, was substantially damaged when the airplane impacted with terrain approximately two miles north of the Independence Airport, Independence, Iowa. The airplane was loaded with dry insecticide, and insecticide was found on the ground just prior to the first impact point. The commercial rated pilot was uninjured in the accident. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the 14 CFR part 137 flight, and no flight plan had been filed. The pilot reported on NTSB form 6120.1/2 that at takeoff, the airplane had 1,200 pounds of dry chemicals, and 240 pounds of fuel on board. The pilot reported that after takeoff, the airplane would not gain airspeed or altitude, and never left ground effect. The pilot reported that on the previous day the temperatures were higher, and with the same load as the accident flight the airplane operated with no difficulties. After the accident no abnormalities were noted with the airframe or the engine. All engine controls were found attached, and all cylinders had compression when the crankshaft was rotated. The magneto's appeared to operate normally when checked, and when the oil filter was cut open no visible contamination was found. The turbocharger turbine wheel rotated freely after the accident. The air induction system to the engine was compromised. The rudder and elevator controls cables were still attached. The aileron cables were separated from the aileron, and showed signs similar to an overload failure. The airplane's hopper was compromised, and the dry chemicals were not weighed following the accident. The airplane's left wing, landing gear and engine were separated from the fuselage of the airplane, during the accident. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N9542J](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N9542J-2013-03-25), registration cancelled 2013-03-25, S/N T18803820T, built 1981 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Cessna 188 - 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: T18803820T - Airframe hours: 3011 - Engines: Continental TSIO-520-T 310 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Aerial application, Part 137 - Registered owner: Guy J Terrill - Airworthiness certificate: Special, Restricted (Special) - Last inspection: Annual, January 1, 1996, 190 hours before - Departed: IIB - Airport: IIB, Independence Airport, runway 35, 4,000 × 75 ft, concrete ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 26; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: center; flight hours: 696 total, 235 in this make and model, 631 as pilot in command, 141 in the last 90 days, 36 in the last 30 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 360° at 1 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 59 °F, dew point 48 °F - Altimeter: 30.00 inHg - Observed at: KOL, 350 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 19960710016539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960710016539A), Jul 10, 1996: Cessna T188C, Independence, IA, Destroyed. No narrative available From the NTSB's public API. 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