# NTSB FTW96LA022: Cessna T188C, N2030J, Tahoka, TX, October 20, 1995 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: October 20, 1995, 18:03 local (23:03 UTC) - Place: Tahoka, TX - Coordinates: 33.160945, -101.789306 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=33.1609&lon=-101.7893&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: Minor injuries - Injuries: 1 minor - Status: Completed, report March 21, 1996 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 19693 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW96LA022 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/19693/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA022 ## Probable cause the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires. Factors were the loss of aileron control and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. ## 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 - object - wire,transmission - clearance - not maintained, pilot in command (cause) - Loss of control - in flight, maneuvering - aerial application - flt control syst,aileron control - loss,total (contributing factor) - Forced landing, emergency landing - In flight collision with terrain/water, emergency landing - terrain condition - none suitable (contributing factor) - terrain condition - rough/uneven ## Analysis The pilot reported that during a pull-up at the end of an east-west swath run, the airplane struck power lines that were close to the edge of the field, and oriented north-south. He further reported that after striking the power lines, the airplane lost aileron control. During the ensuing forced landing to an unimproved field, the airplane was structurally damaged. Scratch marks, corresponding to transmission wire, were found on the left wing and the left main landing gear. ## Factual narrative On October 20, 1995, approximately 1803 central daylight time, a Cessna T188C, N2030J, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following an in-flight collision with power lines, near Tahoka, Texas. The commercial pilot received minor injuries. The agricultural airplane, owned by the pilot, and operated by Pridmore Flying Service, was being operated under 14 CFR Part 137 when the accident occurred. The flight originated at Tahoka Airport and was applying pesticides to a nearby cotton field. No flight plan was filed and visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The pilot reported that, he was spraying a cotton field, using east-west swath runs. During a pull-up at the end of a swath run, the airplane struck power lines which were "close" to the edge of the field and oriented north-south. He further reported that, after striking the lines, the airplane lost aileron control. The pilot then executed a forced landing to an "unimproved field" approximately 2 miles south of the power lines, resulting in structural damage to the left wing and collapsed main landing gear. Additionally, scratch marks, corresponding to transmission wire, were found on the left wing and left main landing gear. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N2030J](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2030J-2007-05-17), registration cancelled 2007-05-17, S/N T18803335T, built 1978 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: CESSNA T188C - Registry model: [Cessna T188C](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-t188c) (registry code 2073012) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental IO-520 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-520-series) (registry code 17032, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: T18803335T - Airframe hours: 3490 - Engines: CONTINENTAL TSIO-520-T 310 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Aerial application, Part 137 - Registered owner: Bruce B. Bremner - Airworthiness certificate: Special, Restricted (Special) - Last inspection: Annual, November 23, 1994, 110 hours before - Departed: 2F4 - Flight plan: Unknown ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 56; commercial; airplane ratings: multi-engine land, single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: front; flight hours: 6,300 total, 310 in this make and model, 6,300 as pilot in command, 135 in the last 90 days, 60 in the last 30 days, 5 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 210° at 8 knots - Visibility: 20 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none ## 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 19951020033629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951020033629A), Oct 20, 1995: Cessna T188C, Tahoka, TX, Substantial damage. Struck wires during pullup from spray run. Lost aileron control. Crash landed. ## Other investigations on N2030J (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 DEN04CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA080), May 25, 2004: Cessna T188C (N2030J), Lamar, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude. 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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