# NTSB CHI96LA261: Cessna 188B, N441Q, Cimarron, KS, July 30, 1996 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: July 30, 1996, 07:35 local (12:35 UTC) - Place: Cimarron, KS - Coordinates: 37.800277, -100.34011 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=37.8003&lon=-100.3401&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report August 29, 1997 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 10330 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI96LA261 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/10330/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA261 ## Probable cause the pilot's failure to make a timely decision to abort the takeoff or dump the payload. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of engine power(partial) - mech failure/malf, takeoff - roll/run - reason for occurrence undetermined (contributing factor) - Overrun, takeoff - roll/run - aborted takeoff - not performed, pilot in command (cause) - load jettison - not performed, pilot in command (cause) - On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, takeoff - roll/run - terrain condition - ditch ## Analysis The pilot reported that he conducted a runup and initiated a takeoff to the south. Near the end of the takeoff run, he realized that he was 'not up to good speed' and 'the power indication was normal.' In his accident report, the pilot wrote that he was carrying a payload of 165 gallons of agricultural chemicals. The 'airplane appeared to be running normally at first, then lost partial power.' The airplane 'did not get airborne' and impacted a ditch at the end of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the landing gear and wings. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector reported that the pilot did not dump the payload. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the landing gear and wings. No evidence of preimpact malfunction was reported. ## Factual narrative On July 30, 1996, at 0735 central daylight time, a Cessna 188B, N441Q, operated by Aerial Sprayers, Inc., sustained substantial damage when it departed the end of the runway during takeoff at the Cimarron Municipal Airport, Cimarron, Kansas. The commercial pilot reported a loss of engine power during the takeoff roll. He reported no injuries. The local, aerial application flight was conducted under 14 CFR Part 137. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. In a statement taken by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspector, the pilot reported that he conducted a runup and initiated a takeoff to the south. Near the end of the takeoff run, he realized that he was "not up to good speed. He believed the power indication was normal." The inspector reported that the pilot did not dump the 165 gallon payload of agricultural chemicals . In his written statement, the pilot reported the "airplane appeared to be running normally at first, then lost partial power." The airplane "did not get airborne" and impacted a ditch at the end of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the landing gear and wings. The airplane was examined by an FAA inspector who reported no evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunction. ## Aircraft - Registration: N441Q (not matched to a registry record) - Reported make and model: Cessna 188B - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 18800841 - Airframe hours: 5225 - Engines: Continental IO-520 280 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Aerial application, Part 137 - Registered owner: Aerial Sprayers, Inc. - Airworthiness certificate: Special, Restricted (Special) - Last inspection: Annual, March 8, 1996 - Departed: 8K8 - Airport: 8K8, Cimmaron Municipal, runway 19, 2,750 × 40 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land, single-engine sea, multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: center; flight hours: 5,000 total, 2,500 in this make and model ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 70° at 8 knots - Visibility: 20 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: 4,700 ft broken - Temperature: 66 °F, dew point 63 °F - Altimeter: 30.00 inHg - Observed at: GCK, 20 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 19960730020229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960730020229A), Jul 30, 1996: Cessna 188B, Cimarron, KS, Substantial damage. Reported power loss on takeoff roll. Changed report. Unable lift. Aborted late. Overran runway. Failed dump load. From the NTSB's public API. 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