# NTSB FTW85LA323: Cessna T188C, N9964J, Floydada, TX, August 15, 1985

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: August 15, 1985, 15:00 local (20:00 UTC)
- Place: Floydada, TX
- Coordinates: 33.979721, -101.329315 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=33.9797&lon=-101.3293&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Serious injuries
- Injuries: 1 serious
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 21828
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW85LA323
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/21828/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA323

## 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
  - window,flight compartment window/windshield - dirty(foggy) (contributing factor)
  - visual lookout - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
  - clearance - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled

## Analysis

THE PLT STATED HE FAILED TO SEE A METAL STAND PIPE IN THE COTTON FIELD. THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH THE STAND PIPE AND FLIPPED INVERTED. RESIDUE OF THE SPRAYING CHEMICAL WAS OBSERVED ON THE WINDSCREEN AFTER THE ACCIDENT. THIS RESIDUE RESTRICTED FORWARD VISIBILITY FROM THE COCKPIT.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N9964J](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N9964J-1992-10-28), registration cancelled 1992-10-28, S/N T18803893T (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA T188C
- Registry model: [Cessna T188C](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-t188c) (registry code 2073012) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: T18803893T
- Engines: CONTINENTAL TSIO-520-T 310 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Flight: Aerial application, Part 137
- Registered owner: Kenneth R. Jackson
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility
- Last inspection: Annual, April 27, 1985, 138 hours before

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 26; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: front; flight hours: 1,337 total, 414 in this make and model, 1,146 as pilot in command, 153 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 135° at 2 knots, gusting 2
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 93 °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 19850815038839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850815038839A), Aug 15, 1985: Cessna T188C, Floydada, TX, Destroyed. While maneuvering during swath run aircraft struck a stand pipe, impacted ground. Windscreen was covered with spray

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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