# NTSB DFW05CA155: Cessna A188B, N4919R, Goodlett, TX, June 11, 2005 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: June 11, 2005, 18:45 local (23:45 UTC) - Place: Goodlett, TX - Coordinates: 34.433612, -100.28778 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=34.4336&lon=-100.2878&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report September 13, 2005 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: Federal Aviation Administration - NTSB case key (mKey): 61671 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=DFW05CA155 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/61671/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA155 ## Probable cause The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain (soft) for the forced landing. ## Analysis The 700-hour pilot reported that after completing aerial application of fertilizer on a field, the engine lost power. The pilot performed a forced landing to an adjacent field which was soft. During the landing roll, the left main landing gear collapsed and the airplane struck a barbwire fence. No mechanical anomalies were noted with the engine or airframe during an on-site examination. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined. ## Factual narrative On June 11, 2005, at 1845 central daylight time, a tailwheel-equipped Cessna A188B single-engine agricultural airplane, N4919R, registered to and operated by Goffs Flying Service Inc., of Tell, Texas, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of engine power while maneuvering near Goodlett, Texas. The commercial pilot, sole occupant of the airplane, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a flight plan was not filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 aerial application flight. The local flight originated from a private airstrip near Goodlett, Texas, approximately 1800. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector who responded to the accident site, the 700-hour pilot was completing an aerial application of fertilizer on a field. As the pilot finished his final "trim" pass, the "engine lost power," and the pilot landed in an adjacent field which was soft. During the landing roll, the left main landing gear sunk on the soft ground collapsing the left main landing gear. Additionally, the airplane struck a barbwire fence. Examination of the airplane by the FAA inspector revealed that the left wingtip and left horizontal stabilizer were bent upward. Fuel was observed in both wing fuel tanks. Continuity was established throughout the Continental IO-540-K1G5 engine when the propeller was rotated by hand. The top and bottom spark plugs were removed and when compared to the Champion Aviation Check-A-Plug Wear Guide (Part Number AV-27) displayed signatures consistent to normal operation. The left magneto produced spark on all leads when rotated by hand. Fuel was observed in the fuel line between the fuel pump and fuel servo. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of engine power, maneuvering - aerial application - reason for occurrence undetermined (cause) - Forced landing, emergency descent/landing - On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, emergency landing - terrain condition - none suitable (contributing factor) - On ground/water collision with object, emergency landing - object - fence - Gear collapsed, emergency landing ## Aircraft - Registration: [N4919R](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4919R-2017-07-06), registration cancelled 2017-07-06, S/N 18802436T (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Cessna A188B - Registry model: [Cessna A188B](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-a188b) (registry code 2073005) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 18802436T - Engines: Continental IO-540-K1G5 reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Aerial application, Part 137 - Registered owner: Goffs Flying Service Inc. - Airworthiness certificate: Special, Restricted (Special) - Departed: Goodlett, TX ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 34; injuries: none; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, without waivers/limitations; seat: center; flight hours: 700 total, 150 in this make and model ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day ## 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 20050611009839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050611009839A), Jun 11, 2005: Cessna A188B, Goodlett, TX, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot reported that the engine lost power during pull-up maneuver. The pilot made a forced landing in a nearby field. The aircraft struck a fence… 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. 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