# NTSB GAA19CA008: Cessna 188, N685JM, Rolla, MO, October 8, 2018 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: October 8, 2018, 17:38 local (22:38 UTC) - Place: Rolla, MO - Coordinates: 37.935554, -91.813613 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=37.9356&lon=-91.8136&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Takeoff: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230) - Highest injury: Minor injuries - Injuries: 1 minor - Status: Completed, report June 10, 2019 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: General Aviation Accidents - Parties: FAA - NTSB case key (mKey): 98431 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=GAA19CA008 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/98431/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=98431 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA008 ## Probable cause The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in a left quartering tailwind. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Performance/control parameters: directional control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna 188B, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md?model=2073007), [All aircraft, 3,958 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md) - [Use of equip/info: aircraft control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040): Personnel issues › Task performance · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna 188B, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md?model=2073007), [All aircraft, 9,295 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md) - [Wind: tailwind](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034015): Environmental issues › Conditions/weather/phenomena · Effect on operation; cases with it: [Cessna 188B, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034015/cases.md?model=2073007), [All aircraft, 594 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034015/cases.md) - [Object/animal/substance: tree(s)](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022020): Environmental issues › Physical environment · Contributed to outcome; cases with it: [Cessna 188B, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022020/cases.md?model=2073007), [All aircraft, 933 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022020/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Takeoff: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230) (defining event); cases with it: [Cessna 188B, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md?model=2073007), [All aircraft, 4,585 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md) - [Takeoff: Runway excursion](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300); cases with it: [Cessna 188B, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence.md?model=2073007), [All aircraft, 3,643 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence.md) - [Takeoff: Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) ](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470); cases with it: [Cessna 188B, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md?model=2073007), [All aircraft, 10,189 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md) ## Analysis The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during takeoff, the airplane veered left, exited the runway, and impacted trees. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. According to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, the pilot did not have a current biannual flight review nor a current medical certificate, and the airplane was not airworthy. The pilot stated that, during takeoff, the wind was gusting. The automated weather observation station located about 12 nautical miles from the airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 140° at 7 knots. The airplane departed from runway 27. ## Factual narrative The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, during takeoff the airplane veered and exited the runway to the left into trees. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. According to an FAA inspector, the pilot did not have a current biannual flight review nor a current medical and that the airplane was not airworthy. The pilot added that during takeoff, the wind was gusting. The automated weather observation station located about 12 nautical miles from the accident airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 140° at 7 knots. The airplane departed on runway 27. The pilot did not submit the NTSB Form 6120.1 Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N685JM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N685JM), registered now, S/N 18801992, built 1974 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Cessna 188 (B) - Registry model: [Cessna 188B](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-188b) (registry code 2073007) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental O-470 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-o-470-series) (registry code 17026, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 18801992 - Year built: 1974 - Engines: Continental O-470 SERIES reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Positioning, Part 137 - Operator: Ballard Aviation - Registered owner: Ballard Aviation - Airworthiness certificate: Special, Restricted (Special) - Departed: K07, Rolla, MO - Airport: K07, Rolla Downtown, runway 27, 3,028 × 38 ft, asphalt - Equipment: Unknown ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 67; injuries: minor; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, without waivers/limitations; seat: single ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 140° at 7 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 79 °F, dew point 66 °F - Altimeter: 29.97 inHg - Observed at: KVIH, 12 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 20181008016769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181008016769A), Oct 8, 2018: Cessna 188B, Rolla, MO, Substantial damage. The pilot taxied in both directions on the runway with no reason stated prior to making the takeoff roll. The pilot attempted to depart from K07 airport,… ## Docket (3 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on April 29, 2019, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=98431. 301 KB in all. - Record of Conversation - Pilot (item 1, .PDF, 42 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40472238&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Record%20of%20Conversation%20-%20Pilot-Master.PDF - Record of Conversation - FAA (item 2, .PDF, 64 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40472239&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Record%20of%20Conversation%20-%20FAA-Master.PDF - Accident Photo (item 3, .PDF, 1 photo, 194 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40472240&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Accident%20Photo-Master.PDF 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.