# NTSB FTW93LA193: Cessna AT188B, N4804Q, Holly Grove, AR, June 19, 1993 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: June 19, 1993, 18:30 local (23:30 UTC) - Place: Holly Grove, AR - Coordinates: 34.589641, -91.200256 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=34.5896&lon=-91.2003&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: Serious injuries - Injuries: 1 serious - Status: Completed, report September 13, 1994 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 18777 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW93LA193 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/18777/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA193 ## Probable cause TOTAL LOSS OF POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO THE PILOT NOT REFUELING. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical, maneuvering - aerial application - fluid,fuel - exhaustion (cause) - refueling - not performed, pilot in command (cause) - Forced landing, descent - uncontrolled - In flight collision with object, descent - uncontrolled - terrain condition - none suitable (contributing factor) - object - tree(s) ## Analysis SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF THE AIRPLANE WAS OVER A WOODED AREA IN A RIGHT TURN INTO THE FIELD TO BE SPRAYED WHEN A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER OCCURRED. AS THE PILOT DUMPED THE LOAD, THE AIRPLANE ENTERED A ROLL. THE AIRPLANE IMPACTED 75 FOOT TALL TREES AND TERRAIN. ON SITE EXAMINATION REVEALED FUEL TANK INTEGRITY WITH NO FUEL AVAILABLE IN THE TANKS. AN EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE DID NOT REVEAL ANY ANOMALIES THAT WOULD HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE POWER LOSS. ## Factual narrative On June 19, 1993, at approximately 1830 central daylight time, a Cessna AT188B, N4804Q, sustained substantial damage during a forced landing due to a loss of engine power near Holly Grove, Arkansas. The commercial pilot sustained serious injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed throughout the area for the local aerial application flight. During interviews, conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration inspector and the investigator in charge with company personnel and relatives, the following information was revealed. The pilot had climbed to spraying altitude and started a right turn over a wooded area when a total loss of engine power occurred. The airplane entered a roll as the pilot dumped the load. The pilot stated that he released the control stick and braced for the impact. During the emergency descent the airplane hit the top of trees approximately 75 feet high and subsequently impacted the ground. On site examination by the airplane manufacturer representative revealed flight control continuity and fuel tank integrity with no fuel available in the tanks. An examination of the engine by the engine manufacturer representative and a FAA inspector did not reveal any discrepancies that would have contributed to the power loss. The airplane was released to the owner's representative following the investigation. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N4804Q](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4804Q-2012-12-07), registration cancelled 2012-12-07, S/N 18802542T, built 1976 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: CESSNA AT188B - Registry model: [Cessna A188B](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-a188b) (registry code 2073005) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental IO-520 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-520-series) (registry code 17032, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 18802542T - Airframe hours: 5883 - Engines: CONTINENTAL IO-520-D 300 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Aerial application, Part 137 - Registered owner: Parks, Larry T. - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, January 21, 1993, 150 hours before ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 42; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: center; flight hours: 1,500 total, 600 in this make and model, 1,350 as pilot in command, 1 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 230° at 4 knots - Visibility: 7 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: 15,000 ft overcast - Temperature: 84 °F, dew point 70 °F - Altimeter: 30.00 inHg - Observed at: PBF, 30 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 19930619019659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930619019659A), Jun 19, 1993: Cessna A188B, Holly Grove, AR, Substantial damage. Lost power over wooded area near spray field. Dumped load. Rolled. Struck trees. No fuel in tanks. ## Other investigations on N4804Q (1) 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 FTW92DPG17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPG17), Sep 24, 1992: Cessna A188B (N4804Q), Holly Grove, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN OBJECT CLEARANCE. 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. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.